FM Preview: Airdrie United v Stenhousemuir 01 Oct 2011

Last updated : 30 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v Stenhousemuir fixture

Airdrie United prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Diamonds have won 13 of the 15 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Airdrie Utd. 2-2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Stenhousemuir 1 - 0 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Airdrie Utd. 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Stenhousemuir 1 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Tue 14 Aug Stenhousemuir 1 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Challenge Cup
2003/2004 Sat 17 Apr Stenhousemuir 0 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 21 Feb Airdrie Utd. 4 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 8 conceded.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Warriors have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 7 games played so far,

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 7 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 2 1 3 10 9 7
Stenhousemuir 6 3 2 1 12 10 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium for the Diamonds and the Madmen are unable to see past Stenhousemuir claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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