FM Preview: Dumbarton v Greenock Morton 16 Mar 2013

Last updated : 15 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Greenock Morton fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at The Rock on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 31 of the 64 previous games, with the Sons winning just 22.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Rock was earlier this season, where Greenock Morton annihilated the Sons 1-5 in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 02 Jan Morton 0 - 3 Dumbarton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 17 Nov Dumbarton 1-5 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep Morton 3 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 20 Nov Dumbarton 1 - 2 Morton Scottish F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sun 25 Jul Dumbarton 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Challenge Cup
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Dumbarton 0 - 1 Morton Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Sat 28 Nov Morton 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The 'Ton have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the 'Ton, and 8 goals against.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 27 games giving them a return of 55 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 1 1 4 10 16 4
Greenock Morton 6 3 1 2 14 10 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Sons of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Greenock Morton, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Greenock Morton 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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