FM Preview: Annan Athletic v Stranraer 21 Aug 2010

Last updated : 20 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Annan Athletic at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, as the Black and Golds edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 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:
2009/2010Sat 17 AprAnnan Ath.3 - 2StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Wed 24 MarStranraer3 - 2Annan Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 17 OctAnnan Ath.1 - 0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 22 AugStranraer2 - 0Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Black and Golds in those games, with 5 conceded.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Blues have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Annan Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points. Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.6204896
Stranraer622210158

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Galabank with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Stranraer Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.