History of the Montrose v Elgin City fixture
Montrose prepare to entertain Elgin City at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gable Endies are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 5 of the 23 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, with Montrose running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 08 Nov | Elgin City | 3 - 1 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Montrose | 3-0 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Montrose | 1 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Elgin City | 1 - 0 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | Montrose | 0 - 1 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Elgin City | 3 - 2 | Montrose | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 May | Elgin City | 5 - 2 | Montrose | 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's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Gable Endies's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.
Elgin City's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the City have hit 5 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches.
Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 38 from their 23 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| Elgin City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Links Park Ground for the Gable Endies and the Madmen are unable to see past Elgin City claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Montrose | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Elgin City | Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here