History of the Stranraer v East Stirlingshire fixture
Stranraer prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blues are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 13 of the 54 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Wed 23 Feb | Stranraer | 4-1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | East Stirling | 0 - 2 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | East Stirling | 0 - 1 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 24 Jul | Stranraer | 1 - 2 | East Stirling | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Stranraer | 2 - 2 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 30 Jan | East Stirling | 2 - 0 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Stranraer | 1 - 2 | East Stirling | 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 have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Blues in those games, with 10 conceded.
The away form of East Stirlingshire is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Shire have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Stranraer's total of 50 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.
East Stirlingshire are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 30 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Blues to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Stranraer | 6 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| East Stirlingshire | 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here