FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 16 September 2005 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 61 games played, Fifers have recorded 21 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with East Fife inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Warriors 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:
2005/2006Sat 30 JulEast Fife0 - 4StenhousemuirSCC
2004/2005Sat 12 MarStenhousemuir1 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Mon 03 JanEast Fife2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 OctStenhousemuir5 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Sat 28 AugEast Fife0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2003/2004Sat 15 MayStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanEast Fife1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 6 conceded.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Fifers, and 12 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 13 points from 5 games. East Fife are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641114513
East Fife63038109

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for East Fife on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Fifers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
East Fife Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.