History of the Albion Rovers v East Fife fixture
East Fife face a trip to Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 64 games played, Fifers have recorded 22 wins, and Albion Rovers have come away with 30 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 24 Jan | East Fife | 2 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 15 Oct | Albion Rvs. | 0-3 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 2 - 2 | East Fife | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Mar | East Fife | 0 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Dec | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 4 | East Fife | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | East Fife | 4 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 21 Apr | East Fife | 1 - 3 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 8 conceded.
East Fife have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Fifers have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.
East Fife lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 26 from their 20 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| East Fife | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Fifers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Albion Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 5 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| East Fife | 11 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here