Albion Rovers - Elgin City: Small difference between teams in League Two clash

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Competition: Scotland League Two
Date: Sat 05.October
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: The Reigart Stadium (2496 seats)

Albion Rovers are welcoming Elgin City for another important game after their 0-1 result against 3rd-placed Cowdenbeath.

This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!

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Albion Rovers form and stats

Albion Rovers, who have the most conceded goals (16) in League Two, have played 4 League Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).

The fans are hoping that Albion Rovers will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the League Two game against Cowdenbeath (placed 3rd). Preceding that match was the home game against Edinburgh City that was lost 1-3.

This is expected to be a close game, with Albion Rovers perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Albion Rovers as a small favourite), we find eight games. Albion Rovers has won 3 of these, drawn 2 and lost 3.

A decent goal production from Albion Rovers in their home games so far, with 7 goals from 4 league matches. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Albion Rovers with 9 goals conceded in these matches.

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Elgin City form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their League Two travels is 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Recent form does not give Elgin City much hope, as the visitors have lost three games in a row. Albion Rovers will be a tough nut to crack. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Elgin City have lost on their last two travels.

Two away games in a row for Elgin City, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Brechin City in the League Two. Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Cove Rangers.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Elgin City playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were 2 Elgin City wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Elgin City's away games in the league this season with only 2 goals from 4 matches. As opposed to that, Elgin City have seen the ball go into their own net 4 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Albion Rovers, 1 draw and 5 wins for Elgin City. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.

Top Goalscorers

S. Sutherland
6 goals
E. East
4 goals
D. Byrne
4 goals

Albion Rovers missing players

Elgin City missing players

Albion Rovers Elgin City
Total Home Home vs low Statistics Stat Away vs low Away Total
8 4 2 Played P 2 4 8
2 1 1 Won W 0 0 1
2 1 0 Drew D 0 2 3
4 2 1 Lost L 2 2 4
13 7 2 Scored S 1 2 8
16 9 2 Conceded C 3 4 10
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 75% 88%
75% 75% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 50% 50% 62%
62% 75% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 50% 25% 38%
50% 50% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 0% 12%
38% 25% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 0% 12%
75% 75% 50% BTTS BTTS 50% 50% 38%
0% 0% 0% Clean Sheets C S 0% 25% 25%
25% 25% 50% Failed to Score F T 50% 50% 50%
 
3.8 4.2 6.5 Corners For (avg) C F 4.5 3 3.9
5.1 4.5 4 Corners Against (avg) C A 3 4.8 4.6
2.4 1.8 2 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 1.5 1.8 2
1 1 1 Red Cards R C 1 1 1
Key stats This season:
  • Albion Rovers have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
  • Albion Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Albion Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Elgin City have scored away.
  • Albion Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Elgin City have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Elgin City have yet to win a game away.

Albion Rovers
All League One League Cup League Two Scottish Cup Club Friendlies Challenge Cup
All Home Away
24-08-19 LT Albion Rovers 0 - 1 Brechin City
31-08-19 LT Albion Rovers 2 - 1 Stirling Albion
14-09-19 LT Queen's Park 1 - 1 Albion Rovers
21-09-19 LT Albion Rovers 1 - 3 Edinburgh City
28-09-19 LT Cowdenbeath 1 - 0 Albion Rovers
05-10-19 LT Albion Rovers 14:00 Elgin City
19-10-19 SC Albion Rovers 14:00 Fort William
26-10-19 LT Cove Rangers 14:00 Albion Rovers
02-11-19 LT Stirling Albion 15:00 Albion Rovers
09-11-19 LT Albion Rovers 15:00 Stenhousemuir
Elgin City
All League Cup League Two Scottish Cup Club Friendlies Challenge Cup
All Home Away
31-08-19 LT Elgin City 3 - 3 Edinburgh City
08-09-19 CC Dundee 1 - 2 Elgin City
14-09-19 LT Stirling Albion 1 - 0 Elgin City
21-09-19 LT Elgin City 0 - 2 Cove Rangers
28-09-19 LT Brechin City 2 - 1 Elgin City
05-10-19 LT Albion Rovers 14:00 Elgin City
12-10-19 CC Airdrieonians 14:00 Elgin City
19-10-19 SC Elgin City 14:00 Berwick Rangers
26-10-19 LT Elgin City 14:00 Queen's Park
02-11-19 LT Elgin City 15:00 Annan Athletic

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Cove Rangers 8 7 1 0 26 9 4 4 0 0 14 2 4 3 1 0 12 7 17 22
2 Edinburgh City 8 6 1 1 18 12 4 4 0 0 9 2 4 2 1 1 9 10 6 19
3 Cowdenbeath 8 6 0 2 15 8 4 4 0 0 7 2 4 2 0 2 8 6 7 18
4 Queen's Park 8 2 3 3 7 10 4 0 3 1 2 5 4 2 0 2 5 5 -3 9
5 Stenhousemuir 8 2 3 3 8 12 4 1 0 3 4 9 4 1 3 0 4 3 -4 9
6 Annan Athletic 8 2 3 3 7 14 4 1 3 0 5 4 4 1 0 3 2 10 -7 9
7 Albion Rovers 8 2 2 4 13 16 4 1 1 2 7 9 4 1 1 2 6 7 -3 8
8 Elgin City 8 1 3 4 8 10 4 1 1 2 6 6 4 0 2 2 2 4 -2 6
9 Brechin City 8 2 0 6 7 14 4 1 0 3 4 9 4 1 0 3 3 5 -7 6
10 Stirling Albion 8 1 2 5 4 8 4 1 1 2 3 4 4 0 1 3 1 4 -4 5

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