FootyMAD Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dumbarton v Stenhousemuir fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Boghead Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sons are clearly on top, having won 34 and lost only 13 of the 56 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boghead Park was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 26 AprDumbarton3-1StenhousemuirSCD2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanStenhousemuir2 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 26 OctDumbarton0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2
2002/2003Sat 03 AugStenhousemuir2 - 2DumbartonSCD2
1998/1999Sat 24 AprStenhousemuir0 - 2DumbartonSCD3
1998/1999Sat 19 DecDumbarton1 - 4StenhousemuirSCD3
1998/1999Sat 17 OctStenhousemuir0 - 3DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Sons, with 6 goals against.

The away form of Stenhousemuir is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Warriors have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches. Stenhousemuir find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 6 games have yielded only 4 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton61327106
Stenhousemuir61145114

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Stenhousemuir is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Sons in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.