FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton 12 Mar 2011

Last updated : 11 March 2011 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 67 games played, Warriors have recorded 33 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2009/2010 Sat 07 Nov Stenhousemuir 0 - 3 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Dumbarton 0 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Dumbarton however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Sons, and 9 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 27 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 2 0 4 10 12 6
Dumbarton 6 3 1 2 12 10 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Ochilview Park for the Warriors and the Madmen are unable to see past Dumbarton claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dumbarton Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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