FM Preview: Annan Athletic v Stranraer 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v Stranraer fixture

Annan Ath. prepare to entertain Stranraer 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 Ath. and Stranraer at was earlier this season, the Black and Golds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 24 MarStranraer3 - 2Annan Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 17 OctAnnan Ath.1-0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 22 AugStranraer2 - 0Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic 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.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The The Blues's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Annan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 40 points from their 33 games played so far, Stranraer see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 40 points from their 31 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.6213667
Stranraer6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Annan Ath. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. No sequences of note
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.