History of the Elgin City v Peterhead fixture
Elgin City prepare to entertain Peterhead at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 30.77 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 March 2012, with Peterhead inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the City in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Mar | Elgin City | 1-2 | Peterhead | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Elgin City | 6 - 1 | Peterhead | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 02 Jan | Peterhead | 3 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | Peterhead | 1 - 3 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 23 Apr | Elgin City | 0 - 2 | Peterhead | Scottish Division Three |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 08 Mar | Elgin City | 2 - 2 | Peterhead | Scottish Division Three |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 01 Mar | Peterhead | 3 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Elgin City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 13 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Peterhead however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Blue Toon pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.
Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 7 points from their 4 games so far.
Peterhead are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 7 |
| Peterhead | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Elgin City 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
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Elgin City | 9 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Peterhead | 5 successive away victories. 13 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here