FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the East Stirlingshire v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to East Stirlingshire at Firs Park on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 25 of the 64 previous games, with the hosts winning just 23.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanStenhousemuir5 - 0East StirlingSCD3
2005/2006Mon 28 NovStenhousemuir3 - 2East StirlingSFAC
2005/2006Sat 05 NovEast Stirling0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 27 AugStenhousemuir6 - 1East StirlingSCD3
2004/2005Sat 23 AprEast Stirling1 - 4StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Tue 15 MarEast Stirling3 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 19 FebStenhousemuir3 - 2East StirlingSCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Stirlingshire have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Shire have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Warriors's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

East Stirling find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 28 games have yielded only 19 points. Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 29 games giving them a return of 61 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Stirling6213387
Stenhousemuir63126510

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Warriors has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to East Stirling. Away win

Sequence statistics:
East Stirling Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir No win in the 2 most recent games.