FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Stirling Albion fixture

Stenhousemuir play host to Stirling Albion at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 15 of the 43 previous games, with the Warriors winning just 14.

The last time the two teams met at Stenhousemuir was back in January 2001, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugStirling Alb.3 - 1StenhousemuirSCC
2009/2010Sat 08 AugStirling Alb.0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2
2002/2003Wed 11 SepStirling Alb.3 - 3StenhousemuirSLGC
2000/2001Tue 03 AprStirling Alb.0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2
2000/2001Tue 02 JanStenhousemuir1-1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2000/2001Sat 04 NovStirling Alb.2 - 3StenhousemuirSCD2
2000/2001Sat 09 SepStenhousemuir0 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Warriors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The Binos have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Binos, and 6 goals against.

Stenhousemuir see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 10 points from their 9 games played so far, Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 9 games giving them a return of 20 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir6213557
Stirling Alb.631211810

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 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stirling Alb. 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.