Season ticket holders at The C&G Systems Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Dumbarton languishing in the 7th position so far. The guesting Airdrieonians will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It's no vacation for neither Dumbarton nor Airdrieonians as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups. Airdrieonians play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for Airdrieonians when playing on grass are 4 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats from twelve matches. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 16 times in these games. Airdrieonians have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1500 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Dumbarton form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Dumbarton are 5-4-5 (wins-draw-losses).The Dumbarton fans got no joy from their last match, a League One game also here at The C&G Systems Stadium: A 1-2 defeat against Stenhousemuir. Heartbreak before that as Dumbarton lost 1-4 at Raith Rovers's place.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Dumbarton, as the League One home game vs Brechin City is only three days away.
The Dumbarton fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 23 goals in 14 matches. Dumbarton have conceded 21 from these games.
Airdrieonians form and stats
The visitors are W7-D4-L7 on the road this term.Airdrieonians play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-0 victory visiting Brechin City. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Forfar Athletic.
A quick return to home after this game, as Airdrieonians are hosting East Fife in the League One only three days away.
Airdrieonians are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 21 away goals from 15 games. As opposed to that, Airdrieonians have seen the ball go into their own net 19 times on the road.
Let's have a look at how Airdrieonians performed last season in the League One. They landed a 7th position in the league table after playing out 10 victories, 11 draws and 15 defeats. In total they scored 46 and conceded 60 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 2 - drew 5 and lost 11 with 18/41 goals scored/conceded.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Airdrieonians - Dumbarton 2-2. Last ten meetings between the teams: Dumbarton won 4, Airdrieonians won 3 and 3 draws.Top Goalscorers
 
R. Forbes
11 goals
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D. Duffy
9 goals
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C. Gallagher
8 goals
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Dumbarton missing players
Airdrieonians missing players
| Dumbarton | Airdrieonians | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 30 | 14 | Played | 15 | 30 |
| 49 | 23 | Scored | 21 | 40 |
| 54 | 21 | Conceded | 19 | 37 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 90% | 93% | Over 1.5 | 80% | 67% |
| 67% | 57% | Over 2.5 | 60% | 47% |
| 47% | 36% | Over 3.5 | 20% | 23% |
| 27% | 21% | Over 4.5 | 7% | 10% |
| 70% | 71% | Both teams to score | 53% | 47% |
| 13% | 14% | Clean Sheet | 20% | 23% |
| 17% | 14% | Failed To Score | 27% | 30% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Arbroath | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 31 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 27 | 64 |
| 2 | Raith Rovers | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 40 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 54 |
| 3 | Forfar Athletic | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 46 | 43 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 53 |
| 4 | East Fife | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 46 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 21 | -1 | 44 |
| 5 | Montrose | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 41 | 46 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 21 | -5 | 41 |
| 6 | Airdrieonians | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 40 |
| 7 | Dumbarton | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 49 | 54 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 33 | -5 | 34 |
| 8 | Brechin City | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 37 | 48 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 25 | -11 | 34 |
| 9 | Stranraer | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 35 | 48 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 25 | -13 | 33 |
| 10 | Stenhousemuir | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 31 | 55 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 31 | -24 | 31 |
