History of the Arbroath v Stranraer fixture
Stranraer face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 34 out of 52 times.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gayfield Park was less than a year ago, in April 2013, the Red Lichties carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Sat 05 Oct | Stranraer | 3 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish League One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Apr | Arbroath | 1-0 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 19 Feb | Stranraer | 2 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 21 Nov | Arbroath | 2 - 1 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 11 Aug | Stranraer | 1 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Mar | Arbroath | 2 - 2 | Stranraer | Scottish League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Stranraer | 3 - 4 | Arbroath | Scottish League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arbroath are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.
The away form of Stranraer however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.
Arbroath are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League One with a return of just 13 points from their 14 games thus far.
Stranraer are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League One with a return of just 23 points from their 14 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| Stranraer | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Gayfield Park with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arbroath | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Stranraer | Undefeated in last 6 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here