FM Preview: Stranraer v Clyde 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Clyde fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Clyde at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, The Blues have recorded 10 wins, and Clyde have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, with Stranraer running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 01 Mar Stranraer 3-1 Clyde Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 26 Feb Clyde 4 - 2 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug Clyde 2 - 2 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2005/2006 Sat 29 Apr Clyde 1 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division One
2005/2006 Sat 11 Feb Stranraer 0 - 5 Clyde Scottish Division One
2005/2006 Sat 17 Dec Clyde 1 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division One
2005/2006 Sat 20 Aug Stranraer 1 - 2 Clyde Scottish Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Blues in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Bully Wee have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Bully Wee's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Stranraer lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 54 points from their 35 games so far.

Clyde are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 35 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 2 2 2 11 9 8
Clyde 6 3 1 2 5 5 10

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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 The Blues will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Clyde Undefeated in last 3 away games.

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