History of the Montrose v Stranraer fixture
Stranraer face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 48 games played, The Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Montrose have come away with 19 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Stranraer | 2 - 2 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Oct | Montrose | 3-3 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Oct | Stranraer | 1 - 2 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Stranraer | 0 - 2 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 16 Jan | Montrose | 4 - 5 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 14 Nov | Montrose | 1 - 1 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 29 Aug | Stranraer | 2 - 0 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Montrose have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Gable Endies have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.
Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Blues's have scored 13 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 14.
Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 31 points from their 32 games played so far,
Stranraer's total of 53 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Stranraer | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the The Blues out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Montrose. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Montrose | 5 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Stranraer | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here