The game between Stenhousemuir and East Stirlingshire in the Scottish Division Three on Saturday 21st August 2004 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
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East Stirling travel to take on Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 65 games played, The Shire have recorded 17 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 31 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Stenhousemuir was back in December 1998, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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: | |||||
| 1998/1999 | Sat 13 Mar | East Stirling | 1 - 1 | Stenhousemuir | SCD3 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 26 Dec | Stenhousemuir | 2 - 2 | East Stirling | SCD3 |
| 1998/1999 | Mon 26 Oct | East Stirling | 1 - 1 | Stenhousemuir | SCD3 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 29 Aug | Stenhousemuir | 1 - 0 | East Stirling | SCD3 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 09 Apr | East Stirling | 2 - 2 | Stenhousemuir | SCD2 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 18 Dec | East Stirling | 0 - 2 | Stenhousemuir | SCD2 |
| 1924/1925 | Sat 30 Dec | East Stirling | 1 - 1 | Stenhousemuir | SCD1 |
Recent respective form guides
Stenhousemuir's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Warriors have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.
The away form of East Stirling is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! The Shire have conceded 17 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 3 points from 2 games. East Stirling are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 2 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Stenhousemuir | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 10 |
| East Stirling | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 3 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Warriors, as the The Shire have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Stenhousemuir | 14 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| East Stirling | Lost each of the previous 27 away matches. Not won in previous 27 away matches. An overall losing run of 4 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
