FootyMAD's Albion Rovers match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Albion Rovers fixture

Elgin City prepare to entertain Albion Rovers at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, City have recorded 8 wins, and Albion Rvs. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was earlier this season, with Elgin City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugElgin City3-0Albion Rvs.SCC
2008/2009Sat 18 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 3Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Tue 03 MarAlbion Rvs.2 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 FebElgin City1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 SepElgin City1 - 6Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Wed 05 MarElgin City1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the City in those games, with 6 conceded.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Wee Rovers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 8 points from their 8 games so far. Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 7 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City613213146
Albion Rvs.6231559

FootyMad's prediction ...

City go into their game against Albion Rvs. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Albion Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.