FootyMAD's Albion Rovers match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v Albion Rovers fixture

Annan Ath. prepare to entertain Albion Rovers at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Black and Golds have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Galabank was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Wed 25 MarAnnan Ath.1-1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 28 FebAlbion Rvs.2 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 15 NovAlbion Rvs.0 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 30 AugAnnan Ath.2 - 4Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Black and Golds in those games, with 6 conceded.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Wee Rovers have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Annan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 5 points from their 6 games played so far, Albion Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 9 from their 5 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.63217511
Albion Rvs.6222498

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Albion Rvs. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Black and Golds in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. Won 3 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Albion Rvs. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.