FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v Stenhousemuir fixture

Arbroath prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Lichties are clearly on top, having won 41 and lost only 11 of the 65 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gayfield Park was just last season, in April 2004, 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:
2004/2005Tue 10 AugStenhousemuir2 - 1ArbroathSLGC
2003/2004Sat 24 AprArbroath1-1StenhousemuirSCD2
2003/2004Tue 30 MarStenhousemuir0 - 3ArbroathSCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 DecArbroath2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2003/2004Sat 04 OctStenhousemuir1 - 0ArbroathSCD2
2000/2001Sat 31 MarStenhousemuir0 - 1ArbroathSCD2
2000/2001Sat 13 JanArbroath5 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Red Lichties's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Stenhousemuir however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Warriors pummel 16 goals, and let in 7.

Arbroath see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far, Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath61146114
Stenhousemuir650115515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arbroath are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath 14 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir 4 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.