FM Preview: Montrose v Annan Athletic 25 Aug 2012

Last updated : 24 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Montrose v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Athletic face a trip to Montrose at Links Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Half of the previous meetings have ended in a win, and the other half in a draw for Black and Golds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Annan Ath. 1 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 04 Feb Montrose 1-1 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Annan Ath. 2 - 1 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Montrose 2 - 3 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Annan Ath. 2 - 1 Montrose Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Montrose 0 - 1 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Tue 09 Nov Annan Ath. 2 - 2 Montrose Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Montrose have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Gable Endies have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 8.

Annan Athletic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Black and Golds have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 1 points from their 2 games played so far,

Annan Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Montrose 6 3 1 2 17 13 10
Annan Athletic 6 2 1 3 6 13 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Annan Athletic have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Montrose may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Montrose 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Annan Athletic Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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