FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 09 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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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 36 games played, The Blues have recorded 15 wins, and East Fife have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was less than a year ago, in May 2007, the The Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in an Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 3&4) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugEast Fife3 - 1StranraerSCD3
2006/2007Sat 05 MayStranraer1-0East FifeS23P
2006/2007Wed 02 MayEast Fife4 - 1StranraerS23P
2005/2006Tue 09 AugEast Fife0 - 1StranraerSLGC
1997/1998Sat 14 MarEast Fife0 - 3StranraerSCD2
1997/1998Sat 17 JanStranraer2 - 3East FifeSCD2
1997/1998Sat 22 NovEast Fife2 - 2StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Fifers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Fifers, and 5 goals against.

Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 21 points from 11 games. East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 11 games giving them a return of 28 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer633015912
East Fife650119415

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Blues go into their game against East Fife in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
East Fife Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.