FM Preview: Brechin City v East Fife 19 Apr 2011

Last updated : 18 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brechin City v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Brechin City at Glebe Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 57 games played, Fifers have recorded 16 wins, and Brechin City have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 09 Apr Brechin City 1-3 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb East Fife 0 - 0 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct East Fife 1 - 3 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 24 Jul East Fife 4 - 3 Brechin City Scottish Challenge Cup
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Brechin City 1 - 0 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Tue 30 Mar East Fife 2 - 0 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Brechin City 3 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 12.

The away form of East Fife however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Fifers, and 8 goals against.

Brechin City's total of 51 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

East Fife lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 42 from their 32 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brechin City 6 1 2 3 6 11 5
East Fife 6 2 2 2 11 12 8

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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 Brechin City. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brechin City Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
East Fife 5 games since last defeat.

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