FM Preview: Brechin City v Cowdenbeath 28 Apr 2012

Last updated : 27 April 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brechin City v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath face a trip to Brechin City at Glebe Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 28 of the 63 previous games, with the hosts winning just 21.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glebe Park was earlier this season, the City carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Cowdenbeath 1 - 0 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Brechin City 1-0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Cowdenbeath 3 - 1 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 14 May Cowdenbeath 0 - 2 Brechin City Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)
2010/2011 Wed 11 May Brechin City 2 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)
2009/2010 Sun 16 May Brechin City 0 - 3 Cowdenbeath Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)
2009/2010 Wed 12 May Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Brechin City Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)

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

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While City have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Cowdenbeath however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Brechin City see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 40 points from their 34 games played so far,

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 34 games giving them a return of 69 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brechin City 6 2 0 4 9 14 6
Cowdenbeath 6 3 1 2 10 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Blue Brazil have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Glebe Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brechin City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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