FM Preview: East Fife v Cowdenbeath 05 Nov 2011

Last updated : 04 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the East Fife v Cowdenbeath fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Bayview Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, Fifers have recorded 24 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was two seasons ago, in January 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Cowdenbeath 3 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Cowdenbeath 6 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan East Fife 2-2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug East Fife 1 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2005/2006 Tue 21 Mar Cowdenbeath 4 - 1 East Fife Scottish Division Three
2005/2006 Mon 02 Jan East Fife 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. While Fifers have scored 9, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Cowdenbeath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 7 goals against.

East Fife's total of 16 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 11 games giving them a return of 23 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
East Fife 6 4 0 2 12 8 12
Cowdenbeath 6 4 1 1 12 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Fifers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
East Fife Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here