FM Preview: Stranraer v Brechin City 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Brechin City fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Brechin City at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Blues have recorded 28 wins, and Brechin City have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 28 Sep Brechin City 1 - 1 Stranraer Scottish League One
2013/2014 Sat 03 Aug Stranraer 0-0 Brechin City Scottish League Cup
2012/2013 Tue 23 Apr Brechin City 2 - 2 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 06 Apr Stranraer 3 - 2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Stranraer 0 - 2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Brechin City 3 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Brechin City 2 - 1 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 have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Stranraer, Brechin City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the City have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stranraer are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League One with a return of just 26 points from their 15 games thus far.

Brechin City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League One with a return of just 13 points from their 14 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 2 3 1 12 8 9
Brechin City 6 2 2 2 8 10 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer may be coming up against a decent side in Brechin City, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Brechin City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here