FM Preview: Annan Athletic v Elgin City 29 Dec 2012

Last updated : 28 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Annan Athletic v Elgin City fixture

Annan Athletic prepare to entertain Elgin City at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, Black and Golds have recorded 3 wins, and Elgin City have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Galabank was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Elgin City 2 - 2 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr Elgin City 1 - 2 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Tue 06 Mar Elgin City 3 - 0 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 11 Feb Annan Ath. 1-1 Elgin City Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Annan Ath. 1 - 1 Elgin City Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 12 Mar Elgin City 2 - 3 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Annan Ath. 2 - 2 Elgin City Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 16 goals have been scored by the Black and Golds in those games, with 13 conceded.

Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Annan Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 16 points from their 14 games played so far,

Elgin City are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 24 points from 14 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Annan Athletic 6 0 1 5 6 16 1
Elgin City 6 2 2 2 10 13 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Annan Athletic are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Annan Athletic Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Elgin City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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