History of the Stranraer v East Fife fixture
Stranraer prepare to entertain East Fife at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, Blues have recorded 18 wins, and East Fife have come away with 17 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, where East Fife annihilated the Blues 2-6 in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 18 Dec | East Fife | 0 - 1 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Sep | Stranraer | 2-6 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 09 May | Stranraer | 0 - 1 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Mar | East Fife | 4 - 0 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 20 Dec | Stranraer | 0 - 4 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Oct | East Fife | 1 - 2 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Stranraer | 0 - 2 | East Fife | Scottish Division Three |
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.
East Fife's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Fifers's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 21 matches.
East Fife lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 26 from their 22 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| East Fife | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Stair Park for the Blues and the Madmen are unable to see past East Fife claiming victory in a close match.
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 3 most recent games. |
| East Fife | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here