FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton 15 Oct 2011

Last updated : 14 October 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 68 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 less than a year ago, in March 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2009/2010 Sat 07 Nov Stenhousemuir 0 - 3 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 generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dumbarton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Sons, and 21 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 8 games.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 7 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 2 2 2 11 13 8
Dumbarton 6 2 1 3 15 16 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Dumbarton Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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