FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Wasps have recorded 14 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Stranraer running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAlloa Ath.1 - 2StranraerSCD2
2004/2005Sat 07 AugStranraer3 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2001/2002Sat 27 AprAlloa Ath.0 - 0StranraerSCD2
2001/2002Tue 19 MarAlloa Ath.2 - 2StranraerSCD2
2001/2002Sat 23 FebStranraer0 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2001/2002Tue 21 AugAlloa Ath.4 - 3StranraerSCC
2001/2002Sat 18 AugStranraer1 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Blues in those games, with 3 conceded.

The Wasps have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Wasps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 13 goals for and 11 against.

Stranraer are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 16 games giving them a return of 36 points. Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 17 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer64117613
Alloa Ath.6321141111

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Alloa Ath. 6 games since last defeat.