FM Preview: Montrose v Elgin City 23 Nov 2013

Last updated : 22 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview 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 15 and lost only 6 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in February 2013, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish League 2 match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 14 Sep Elgin City 3 - 3 Montrose Scottish League 2
2012/2013 Sat 16 Feb Montrose 4-1 Elgin City Scottish League 2
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Montrose 2 - 2 Elgin City Scottish League 2
2012/2013 Sat 13 Oct Elgin City 6 - 1 Montrose Scottish League 2
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Elgin City 2 - 1 Montrose Scottish League 2
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Montrose 2 - 3 Elgin City Scottish League 2
2011/2012 Tue 08 Nov Elgin City 3 - 1 Montrose Scottish League 2

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Recent respective form guides

Montrose have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the City, and 12 goals against.

Montrose are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 18 points from their 12 games thus far.

Elgin City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 13 points from their 12 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Montrose 6 3 0 3 8 8 9
Elgin City 6 2 1 3 12 11 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Gable Endies. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Montrose 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Elgin City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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