FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stranraer v Greenock Morton fixture

Morton pack their bags to visit Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 14 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.

The previous match played between the two at Stair Park was within the last three years, in March 2002, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2004/2005Sat 14 AugMorton3 - 1StranraerSCD2
2003/2004Wed 03 SepMorton2 - 0StranraerSLC
2002/2003Sat 22 FebMorton0 - 2StranraerSFAC
2001/2002Sat 02 MarStranraer0 - 0MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 12 JanMorton2 - 2StranraerSCD2
2001/2002Sat 03 NovStranraer1 - 4MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 25 AugMorton1 - 1StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Blues, with 6 goals against.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The 'Ton, and 9 goals against.

Stranraer are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 9 games giving them a return of 20 points. Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 16 points from 9 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer632110611
Morton631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morton have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Stranraer may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Morton Last drawn game 4 outings ago.