FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v East Fife 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 70 games played, Fifers have recorded 25 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprEast Fife1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 27 FebStenhousemuir1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2009/2010Sat 24 OctEast Fife2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 15 AugStenhousemuir1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2008/2009Sat 10 JanStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSFAC
2007/2008Sat 12 AprStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSCD3
2007/2008Sat 09 FebEast Fife0 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of East Fife is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Fifers have hit 8 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 7 matches. East Fife see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir61055103
East Fife621313137

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Warriors, as the Fifers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
East Fife Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.