FM Preview: Partick Thistle v Greenock Morton 30 Sep 2011

Last updated : 29 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Partick Thistle v Greenock Morton fixture

Greenock Morton face a trip to Partick Thistle at Firhill Stadium on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 88 games played, 'Ton have recorded 22 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 42 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Partick Thistle running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Partick Th. 2-0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Morton 1 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Partick Th. 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 21 Aug Morton 2 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Morton 1 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Mon 04 Jan Partick Th. 1 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 07 Nov Morton 0 - 2 Partick Th. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Jags in those games, with 7 conceded.

Greenock Morton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The 'Ton's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Partick Thistle see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 7 games giving them a return of 14 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Partick Thistle 6 2 2 2 11 8 8
Greenock Morton 6 3 0 3 13 13 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the 'Ton out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Partick Thistle. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Partick Thistle Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Greenock Morton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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