Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Elgin City in 6th and Annan Athletic in 4th place.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Elgin City form and stats
The story so far for Elgin City at their home stadium (Borough Briggs) is 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Elgin City to get some points in this home game.The Elgin City crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Albion Rovers here at Borough Briggs in a League Two match. Heartbreak before that as Elgin City lost 0-2 at Clyde's place.
The Elgin City fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 24 goals in 15 matches. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Elgin City with 32 goals conceded in these matches.
Annan Athletic form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Annan Athletic have lost on their last two travels.It might be tough going out on the road again for Annan Athletic, facing their second straight away game. Especially as that game, in the League Two, ended a defeat 1-2 versus Clyde (placed 3rd). A home win before that, celebrating 3-1 vs Edinburgh City.
Annan Athletic have scored 22 goals on their travels this season, 15 away games. 18 goals have been conceded by Annan Athletic in these games.
Head 2 Head
Annan Athletic - Elgin City 2-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Elgin City 2 wins, 1 draw and Annan Athletic 7 victories.Top Goalscorers
  T. Wallace 10 goals |  T. Muir 9 goals |   D. McHardy 7 goals |
Elgin City missing players
Annan Athletic missing players
| Elgin City | Annan Athletic | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | Played | 15 | 30 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 97% |
| 87% | 87% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 90% |
| 73% | 80% | Over 2.5 | 73% | 73% |
| 43% | 53% | Over 3.5 | 47% | 27% |
| 30% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 3% |
| 53% | 67% | Both teams to score | 67% | 70% |
| 20% | 7% | Clean Sheet | 27% | 23% |
| 27% | 27% | Failed To Score | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 13 | 32 | 67 |
| 2 | Edinburgh City | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 62 |
| 3 | Clyde | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 48 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 61 |
| 4 | Annan Athletic | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 53 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 50 |
| 5 | Stirling Albion | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 39 | 40 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 24 | -1 | 40 |
| 6 | Elgin City | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 46 | 59 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -13 | 39 |
| 7 | Queen's Park | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 23 | -2 | 36 |
| 8 | Cowdenbeath | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16 | -3 | 31 |
| 9 | Berwick Rangers | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 27 | 70 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 38 | -43 | 19 |
| 10 | Albion Rovers | 29 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 61 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 30 | -37 | 17 |
