FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Annan Athletic 09 Apr 2011

Last updated : 08 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Athletic face a trip to Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, Black and Golds have recorded 1 wins, and Albion Rovers have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Annan Ath. 2 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Albion Rvs. 0-0 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Annan Ath. 4 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Albion Rvs. 1 - 0 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Wed 17 Feb Annan Ath. 1 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Albion Rvs. 0 - 0 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Annan Ath. 0 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Annan Athletic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Black and Golds, and 6 goals against.

Albion Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 53 points from 31 games.

Annan Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 54 points from 31 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 3 2 1 13 5 11
Annan Athletic 6 5 0 1 12 6 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Black and Golds out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Albion Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Annan Athletic 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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