FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Cowdenbeath 03 Dec 2011

Last updated : 02 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath pack their bags to visit Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 86 games played, Blue Brazil have recorded 32 wins, and Albion Rovers have come away with 38 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Cliftonhill was within the last three years, in April 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Sep Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Albion Rvs. 0-0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 24 Jan Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Albion Rvs. 3 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Tue 12 Aug Cowdenbeath 3 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Challenge Cup
2005/2006 Sat 08 Apr Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Blue Brazil have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 4 goals against.

Albion Rovers lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 17 points from their 14 games so far.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 14 games giving them a return of 30 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 4 0 2 14 10 12
Cowdenbeath 6 4 1 1 11 3 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Albion Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath 4 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.

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