History of the Annan Athletic v Stirling Albion fixture
Annan Athletic prepare to entertain Stirling Albion at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Black and Golds won the only previous game contested between the two.
The only previous meeting between Annan Athletic and Stirling Albion at Galabank was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-2 thriller, in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 19 Feb | Stirling Alb. | 2 - 1 | Annan Ath. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 10 Nov | Annan Ath. | 5-2 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 11 Aug | Stirling Alb. | 5 - 1 | Annan Ath. | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Annan Athletic have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Black and Golds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Stirling Albion's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Annan Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 32 matches.
Stirling Albion see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 38 points from their 32 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annan Athletic | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Stirling Albion | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Galabank for the Black and Golds and the Madmen are unable to see past Stirling Albion claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Annan Athletic | Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. |
| Stirling Albion | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here