FM Preview: Berwick Rangers v Annan Athletic 17 Nov 2012

Last updated : 16 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Berwick Rangers v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Athletic face a trip to Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 9 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shielfield Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Annan Ath. 3 - 2 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 07 Apr Annan Ath. 1 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 18 Feb Berwick Rgrs. 1-3 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 24 Dec Annan Ath. 2 - 2 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 01 Oct Berwick Rgrs. 0 - 1 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Annan Ath. 2 - 3 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Tue 01 Mar Annan Ath. 1 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Borderers in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Berwick Rangers, Annan Athletic are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Black and Golds have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Berwick Rangers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far,

Annan Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 10 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Berwick Rangers 6 1 2 3 7 12 5
Annan Athletic 6 2 3 1 15 10 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Annan Athletic on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Berwick Rangers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Berwick Rangers 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Annan Athletic Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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