FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forfar Athletic v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Forfar Athletic at Station Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 11 AprElgin City1 - 4Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Tue 24 MarForfar Ath.1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Sat 01 NovElgin City0 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 16 AugForfar Ath.0 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 MarElgin City3 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Wed 02 JanForfar Ath.0 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovElgin City2 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Forfar Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Loons's have scored 15 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 16.

The away form of Elgin City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the City have hit 6 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Forfar Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 6 games giving them a return of 11 points. Elgin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 6 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forfar Ath.621311147
Elgin City613212126

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Loons, as the City have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Forfar Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Elgin City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.