History of the Arbroath v Ayr United fixture
Ayr United face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 16 of the 44 previous games, with the hosts winning just 15.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gayfield Park was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 27 Oct | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Arbroath | 4-2 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 11 Apr | Arbroath | 1 - 3 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 25 Jan | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 01 Nov | Arbroath | 0 - 3 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 16 Aug | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 02 Apr | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arbroath have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
Ayr United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Honest Men have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Arbroath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 35 points from their 26 games so far.
Ayr United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 29 points from their 25 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Ayr United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Ayr United are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Gayfield Park with a well-deserved point. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arbroath | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 11 . |
| Ayr United | Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
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