FM Preview: Montrose v Alloa Athletic 31 Mar 2012

Last updated : 30 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Montrose v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Athletic face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Wasps have recorded 18 wins, and Montrose have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Jan Alloa Ath. 2 - 0 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 03 Dec Montrose 1-1 Alloa Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 24 Sep Alloa Ath. 4 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2005/2006 Sat 10 Dec Alloa Ath. 1 - 0 Montrose Scottish F.A. Cup
1997/1998 Sat 18 Apr Montrose 0 - 3 Alloa Ath. Scottish Division Three
1997/1998 Sat 07 Mar Alloa Ath. 3 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
1997/1998 Sat 15 Nov Montrose 0 - 2 Alloa Ath. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Montrose's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Alloa Athletic's away form is none too clever either, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Wasps, and 3 goals against.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 30 games played so far,

Alloa Athletic are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 30 games giving them a return of 66 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Montrose 6 2 1 3 8 10 7
Alloa Athletic 6 5 0 1 13 5 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Athletic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Montrose. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Montrose Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Alloa Athletic 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.

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