FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Elgin City 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Stirling Albion at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The City will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 5 and win only 2 of the 9 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2013, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 28 Sep Elgin City 4 - 0 Stirling Alb. Scottish League Two
2012/2013 Sat 27 Apr Stirling Alb. 1-1 Elgin City Scottish League Two
2012/2013 Sat 02 Mar Elgin City 1 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish League Two
2012/2013 Sat 17 Nov Stirling Alb. 1 - 4 Elgin City Scottish League Two
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Elgin City 3 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish League Two
2005/2006 Sat 26 Nov Stirling Alb. 2 - 1 Elgin City Scottish F.A. Cup
2003/2004 Sat 24 Apr Elgin City 0 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the City, and 12 goals against.

Stirling Albion are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League Two with a return of just 24 points from their 15 games thus far.

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.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 2 3 1 15 11 9
Elgin City 6 1 2 3 13 14 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Binos. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Elgin City Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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