History of the Stranraer v Elgin City fixture
Stranraer prepare to entertain Elgin City at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, Blues have recorded 4 wins, and Elgin City have come away with 2 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was less than a year ago, in March 2011, with Elgin City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Blues in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Stranraer | 1-2 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | Elgin City | 2 - 1 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Stranraer | 2 - 1 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Elgin City | 1 - 2 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 27 Apr | Elgin City | 2 - 3 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Apr | Elgin City | 1 - 2 | Stranraer | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | Stranraer | 2 - 1 | Elgin City | 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. While Blues have scored 12, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.
Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The City's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 12 points from 6 games.
Elgin City's total of 12 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 12 |
| Elgin City | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
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 | 6 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 10 . |
| Elgin City | 13 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 17 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here