FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Stranraer 12 Jan 2013

Last updated : 11 January 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stenhousemuir v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 74 games played, Blues have recorded 28 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was was two seasons ago, in January 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Stranraer 1 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 28 Jul Stranraer 1 - 2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Challenge Cup
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Stranraer 4 - 3 Stenhousemuir Scottish F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Stenhousemuir 0-0 Stranraer Scottish F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 05 Apr Stranraer 3 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 16 Feb Stenhousemuir 1 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 15 Dec Stranraer 2 - 3 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Stenhousemuir are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 16 matches.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 16 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 2 1 3 8 9 7
Stranraer 6 3 0 3 8 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Stenhousemuir. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Stranraer 18 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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