FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Montrose v Cowdenbeath fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 24 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 MayCowdenbeath0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 MarMontrose1-1CowdenbeathSCD3
2003/2004Sat 03 JanCowdenbeath3 - 3MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 23 AugMontrose1 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3
2002/2003Tue 10 SepCowdenbeath3 - 2MontroseSLC
2000/2001Sat 14 AprMontrose0 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2000/2001Tue 10 AprCowdenbeath2 - 1MontroseSCD3

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 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Cowdenbeath is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Bankies have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 6 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6213797
Cowdenbeath62137127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are not exactly setting the world alight at Links Park Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Cowdenbeath in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Cowdenbeath Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.