History of the Elgin City v East Stirlingshire fixture
Elgin City prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The City are clearly on top, winning 57.69% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was less than a year ago, in May 2013, as the City squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Scottish League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Sat 17 Aug | East Stirling | 3 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 04 May | Elgin City | 3-2 | East Stirling | Scottish League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 23 Feb | East Stirling | 3 - 2 | Elgin City | Scottish League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 12 Jan | Elgin City | 3 - 4 | East Stirling | Scottish League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | East Stirling | 1 - 4 | Elgin City | Scottish League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | East Stirling | 2 - 2 | Elgin City | Scottish League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Jan | Elgin City | 3 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Elgin City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A total of 16 goals have been scored by the City in those games, with 12 conceded.
The away form of East Stirlingshire however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Elgin City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League Two with a return of just 20 points from their 15 games thus far.
East Stirlingshire are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League Two with a return of just 22 points from their 16 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 5 |
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Borough Briggs for the City and the Madmen are unable to see past East Stirlingshire claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Elgin City | Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| East Stirlingshire | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 5 games. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here