FootyMAD's Elgin City match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Ath. face a trip to Elgin City at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 2 of the 3 previous occasions for Black and Golds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, 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:
2009/2010Sat 14 NovAnnan Ath.0 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sun 06 SepAnnan Ath.4 - 2Elgin CitySCC
2009/2010Sat 29 AugElgin City1 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 28 MarElgin City0 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 07 MarAnnan Ath.6 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Sat 22 NovAnnan Ath.5 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Sat 13 SepElgin City1 - 2Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While City have scored 6, a worringly large 16 have been leaked at the other end.

Annan Ath.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Elgin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 16 matches. Annan Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 20 from their 16 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City61144124
Annan Ath.6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Black and Golds out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Elgin City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Annan Ath. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.