FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Ross County 29 Oct 2011

Last updated : 28 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Ross County fixture

Greenock Morton prepare to entertain Ross County at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 8 previous games, with the 'Ton winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the 'Ton carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Ross County 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 26 Mar Ross County 2 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Morton 2-1 Ross County Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 14 Dec Ross County 2 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Morton 0 - 0 Ross County Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 10 Aug Ross County 3 - 1 Morton Scottish Challenge Cup
2009/2010 Mon 26 Apr Ross County 2 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Ross County however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Greenock Morton's 15 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Ross County are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 19 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 2 1 3 9 15 7
Ross County 6 4 1 1 9 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Cappielow Park for the 'Ton and the Madmen are unable to see past Ross County claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton 9 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ross County Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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