FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton 11 Feb 2012

Last updated : 10 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Warriors have recorded 34 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Stenhousemuir 3-1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 29 Mar Stenhousemuir 2 - 2 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Dumbarton 0 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Stenhousemuir 4 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Dumbarton 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Tue 23 Mar Dumbarton 2 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 13 Mar Stenhousemuir 1 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 6 conceded.

Dumbarton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Sons have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 20 games.

Dumbarton's total of 28 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 1 1 4 5 16 4
Dumbarton 6 3 2 1 9 8 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dumbarton Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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