FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Forfar Athletic 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Forfar Athletic fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Warriors are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was just last season, in March 2009, with Forfar Ath. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Warriors in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 MayForfar Ath.4 - 4StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 MarStenhousemuir0-1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 DecForfar Ath.1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 04 OctStenhousemuir1 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 AprStenhousemuir2 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 26 JanForfar Ath.1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 24 NovStenhousemuir4 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3

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, 12 to 11.

The Loons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Loons's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Stenhousemuir are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches. Forfar Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir6114694
Forfar Ath.62137127

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:
Stenhousemuir Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Forfar Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.