FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v East Stirlingshire fixture

Annan Ath. prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Athletic have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of East Stirling is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. The Shire have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Annan Ath. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 2 games giving them a return of 4 points. East Stirling lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 3 from their 2 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.61238135
East Stirling6303899

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Galabank for the Athletic and the Madmen are unable to see past East Stirling claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
East Stirling Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.