FM Preview: Dumbarton v Arbroath 10 Sep 2011

Last updated : 09 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Arbroath fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Arbroath at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 63 games played, Sons have recorded 30 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was just last season, in April 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Dumbarton 0-2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Arbroath 3 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 24 Oct Dumbarton 1 - 0 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 15 Aug Arbroath 3 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Wed 05 Mar Arbroath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 23 Feb Dumbarton 2 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 03 Nov Dumbarton 1 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Sons have scored 5, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Arbroath's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Red Lichties have hit 4 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 4 points from their 4 games so far.

Arbroath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 4 games giving them a return of 9 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 1 1 4 10 17 4
Arbroath 6 3 0 3 14 14 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Strathclyde Homes Stadium for the Sons and the Madmen are unable to see past Arbroath claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Arbroath Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here