Forfar Athletic have rested up following their 2-1-match vs Dumbarton and are looking forward to face Albion Rovers. Here's all the info!
- Albion Rovers have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest scored goals (22) in League Two
This arena has grass, which is not Forfar Athletic's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Forfar Athletic have performed like this: Played 27 matches with the output 11 wins, 6 draws and 10 defeats with the goal production 34-37 (scored/conceded).
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Albion Rovers form and stats
With 2 League Two wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from their home games, Albion Rovers are certainly not brimming with confidence. When Albion Rovers hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Stenhousemuir, Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic and Albion Rovers), they have won 1 of 2 matches!
The Albion goalkeeper Jack Leighfield is looking to record 90 more "clean sheet" minutes as his team have now played 200 minutes without conceding a goal in the League Two.
Albion Rovers enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Stranraer's place. The match ended 4-0. As mentioned above, Albion "killed" Stranraer in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
In the game before, an away victory match versus Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic with a 4-0 scoreline.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 10 games. Albion Rovers has won 3 of these, drawn 3 and lost 4.
Albion Rovers's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 12 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Forfar Athletic form and stats
As the visiting team matches, Forfar Athletic, who have the fewest scored goals (22) in League Two, have produced an overall stat of 4-1-4 so far. Momentum is building for Forfar in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Forfar Athletic are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the game against Dumbarton (placed 1st).
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Annan Athletic at their stadium, the result 2-0.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Forfar playing away and similar expectations, we found 9 relevant matches. Results were 4 Forfar Athletic wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
Forfar Athletic have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 9 league away games 10 goals have been scored. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Forfar Athletic have won or drawn the last 9 fixtures (8-1-0) versus Albion.The previous head-to-head meeting ended Forfar Athletic - Albion Rovers 1-0, earlier this season.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Reilly 13 goals |  B. Armour 6 goals | M. Aitken 4 goals |
Albion Rovers missing players
Forfar Athletic missing players
| Albion Rovers | Forfar Athletic | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 26 | 9 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 22 |
| 26 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| 70% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 70% |
| 45% | 44% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 33% | 45% |
| 30% | 22% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 11% | 25% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 50% | 56% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 33% | 50% |
| 20% | 11% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| 30% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 25% |
| 5.1 | 5.1 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 5.3 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| 1.8 | 2 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8.7 | 7.9 | 6.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 7.7 | 9.9 |
| 3.5 | 2.9 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| 37% | 35% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 32% | 27% |
| 8 | 9.2 | 6.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| 4.2 | 4.9 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 3.7 | 4 |
- Albion Rovers have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in League Two
- Albion Rovers have the fewest scored goals (9) at home in League Two
- Albion Rovers have the fewest scored goals in the second half (9) in League Two
- Albion Rovers have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in League Two
- Albion Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest conceded goals (9) away in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest matches over the total-line (8) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest points from losing position (1) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest scored goals (22) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the fewest scored goals in the first half (8) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic have the most matches under the total-line (12) in League Two
- Forfar Athletic haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Forfar Athletic is in the best form (4-1-1) in League Two
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Dumbarton | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 40 |
| 2 | Stirling Albion | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 | Elgin City | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 | Annan Athletic | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 27 |
| 5 | East Fife | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 15 | -4 | 26 |
| 6 | Stranraer | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 39 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -8 | 26 |
| 7 | Forfar Athletic | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| 8 | Stenhousemuir | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 33 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -5 | 24 |
| 9 | Albion Rovers | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
| 10 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -12 | 20 |
