The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Elgin City are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 10th.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a League Two match only three days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Clyde.
Elgin City form and stats
The story so far for Elgin City at their home stadium (Borough Briggs) is 6 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats.In their previous game, the manager G. Price led his Elgin City to a defeat in the League Two match away at Clyde. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Borough Briggs. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Queen's Park (1-4).
The Elgin City fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 24 goals in 14 matches. Elgin City have conceded 30 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Albion Rovers form and stats
The hunting on away grounds hasn’t been very fruitful for Albion Rovers so far with only 8 points returning home. The records show 2-2-11 (win-draw-lose).It's the second away game in a row for Albion Rovers, but there's smiles all around after the 1-0 victory versus Stirling Albion (placed 5th) in the League Two last time out. A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Berwick Rangers.
Albion Rovers are in action again only three days after this game, playing their League Two at a neutral venue versus Cowdenbeath.
The attacking power of Albion Rovers when travelling is not overwhelming with 12 goals scored in 15 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Albion Rovers have conceded 30 goals on the road. For Albion Rovers, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Albion Rovers - Elgin City 0-3 entered in the official records. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Elgin City 5 wins, 2 draws and Albion Rovers 3 victories.Top Goalscorers
  D. McHardy 7 goals |  B. Cameron 7 goals |  G. Morrison 4 goals |
Elgin City missing players
Albion Rovers missing players
| Elgin City | Albion Rovers | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | Played | 13 | 28 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 86% | 86% | Over 1.5 | 92% | 82% |
| 76% | 86% | Over 2.5 | 62% | 57% |
| 45% | 57% | Over 3.5 | 23% | 32% |
| 31% | 36% | Over 4.5 | 15% | 11% |
| 55% | 71% | Both teams to score | 38% | 39% |
| 21% | 7% | Clean Sheet | 8% | 11% |
| 24% | 21% | Failed To Score | 54% | 50% |
| 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 | Peterhead | 29 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 54 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 13 | 32 | 66 |
| 2 | Edinburgh City | 29 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 61 |
| 3 | Clyde | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 46 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 58 |
| 4 | Annan Athletic | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 50 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 29 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 57 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -11 | 39 |
| 6 | Stirling Albion | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 38 | 40 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 37 |
| 7 | Queen's Park | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 23 | -2 | 35 |
| 8 | Cowdenbeath | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16 | -3 | 30 |
| 9 | Berwick Rangers | 29 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 27 | 69 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 37 | -42 | 19 |
| 10 | Albion Rovers | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 61 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 30 | -39 | 14 |
