FM Preview: Stranraer v Montrose 12 Nov 2011

Last updated : 11 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Montrose fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Montrose at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 50 games played, Blues have recorded 22 wins, and Montrose have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was less than a year ago, in February 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Montrose 0 - 6 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Montrose 3 - 2 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb Stranraer 2-2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 09 Oct Montrose 3 - 3 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Stranraer 1 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Stranraer 0 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Montrose 4 - 5 Stranraer 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. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Montrose is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Gable Endies have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stranraer's total of 19 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 12 points from their 11 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 3 1 2 15 5 10
Montrose 6 3 0 3 10 13 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Blues's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Montrose. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Montrose Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 20 outings ago.

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