FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the East Fife v Hamilton Academical fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Bayview Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Fifers have recorded 13 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in an Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 2East FifeSCD2
2002/2003Mon 20 JanEast Fife2-2Hamilton Ac.SFAC
2002/2003Wed 15 JanHamilton Ac.1 - 1East FifeSFAC
2000/2001Sat 14 AprHamilton Ac.1 - 1East FifeSCD3
2000/2001Tue 27 MarEast Fife1 - 4Hamilton Ac.SCD3
2000/2001Sat 02 DecHamilton Ac.1 - 1East FifeSCD3
2000/2001Sat 30 SepEast Fife1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Fifers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hamilton Ac. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Accies, and 10 goals against.

East Fife are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 21 points from 14 games. Hamilton Ac. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 19 points from their 14 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife6132586
Hamilton Ac.6312161010

FootyMad's prediction ...

With East Fife only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
East Fife Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hamilton Ac. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.