History of the Montrose v East Stirlingshire fixture
Montrose prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Links Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gable Endies are clearly on top, winning 57.65% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park was earlier this season, with Montrose running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 19 Dec | East Stirling | 2 - 2 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Montrose | 3-1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Apr | Montrose | 3 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | East Stirling | 3 - 1 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Montrose | 2 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 06 Aug | East Stirling | 1 - 0 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Montrose | 3 - 0 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Montrose are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Gable Endies's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
East Stirlingshire have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Shire have hit 8 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Montrose are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 22 games.
East Stirlingshire are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 20 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Montrose are not exactly setting the world alight at Links Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past East Stirlingshire in this game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Montrose | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| East Stirlingshire | 19 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
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