History of the Stranraer v Arbroath fixture
Stranraer prepare to entertain Arbroath at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, Blues have recorded 23 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 20 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Stranraer | 3 - 4 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 15 Dec | Arbroath | 0 - 0 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Stranraer | 4 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Apr | Arbroath | 2 - 0 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Stranraer's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Blues have scored 5, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Arbroath is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Red Lichties have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 20 matches.
Arbroath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 26 from their 19 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Stranraer at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Blues will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Stranraer | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Arbroath | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 11 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here