FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 25 August 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 Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 26 of the 65 previous games, with the hosts winning just 23.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, where Stenhousemuir annihilated the Warriors 0 - 7 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:
2005/2006Tue 21 MarEast Stirling0 - 7StenhousemuirSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

East Stirlingshire have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Shire have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

East Stirling are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 3 matches. Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 3 games giving them a return of 7 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Stirling61054153
Stenhousemuir63129610

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 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 4 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.