FM Preview: Albion Rovers v East Fife 11 Feb 2012

Last updated : 10 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 64 games played, Fifers have recorded 22 wins, and Albion Rovers have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 24 Jan East Fife 2 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Albion Rvs. 0-3 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Albion Rvs. 2 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 08 Mar East Fife 0 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 29 Dec Albion Rvs. 1 - 4 East Fife Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 06 Oct East Fife 4 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2006/2007 Sat 21 Apr East Fife 1 - 3 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 8 conceded.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Fifers have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.

East Fife lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 26 from their 20 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 1 0 5 4 12 3
East Fife 6 2 1 3 5 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Fifers 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 Albion Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
East Fife 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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