FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 13 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Greenock Morton v Stranraer fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Stranraer at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The 'Ton are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 2 of the 16 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was less than a year ago, in September 2003, with Morton running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 03 SepMorton2-0StranraerSLC
2002/2003Sat 22 FebMorton0 - 2StranraerSFAC
2001/2002Sat 02 MarStranraer0 - 0MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 12 JanMorton2 - 2StranraerSCD2
2001/2002Sat 03 NovStranraer1 - 4MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 25 AugMorton1 - 1StranraerSCD2
1998/1999Sat 20 MarStranraer0 - 1MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blues, and 3 goals against.

Morton see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far, Stranraer are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 3 points from the 1 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton60063160
Stranraer651015516

FootyMad's prediction ...

The 'Ton go into their game against Stranraer in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Latest 6 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Stranraer Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.