FM Preview: Stranraer v Annan Athletic 13 Nov 2010

Last updated : 12 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Ath. face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, as the The Blues edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 21 AugAnnan Ath.2 - 2StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 17 AprAnnan Ath.3 - 2StranraerSCD3
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

Stranraer have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Blues have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded 6.

Annan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Black and Golds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Stranraer are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 12 games giving them a return of 25 points. Annan Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 19 points from 11 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer641119713
Annan Ath.62311379

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer 11 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Annan Ath. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.