History of the Arbroath v Alloa Athletic fixture
Alloa Athletic face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 79 games played, Wasps have recorded 20 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 33 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gayfield Park was earlier this season, with Alloa Athletic inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Red Lichties in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 27 Feb | Arbroath | 1-2 | Alloa Ath. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 23 Feb | Alloa Ath. | 0 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Alloa Ath. | 2 - 3 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Arbroath | 0 - 0 | Alloa Ath. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 30 Jan | Alloa Ath. | 1 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 02 Dec | Arbroath | 2 - 2 | Alloa Ath. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Alloa Ath. | 0 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arbroath are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Red Lichties's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
The away form of Alloa Athletic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Wasps pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.
Arbroath's total of 52 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.
Alloa Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 64 points from 35 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Alloa Athletic | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Alloa Athletic are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Arbroath. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arbroath | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Alloa Athletic | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here