History of the Ayr United v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Ayr United prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Honest Men have recorded 18 wins, and Dunfermline Athletic have come away with 14 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park, Ayr was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Wed 04 Dec | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 0 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2013/2014 | Sat 30 Nov | Ayr Utd. | 1-1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2013/2014 | Sat 28 Sep | Dunfermline A. | 5 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Dec | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Oct | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ayr United have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.
The away form of Dunfermline Athletic however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Pars's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.
Ayr United are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League One with a return of just 23 points from their 15 games thus far.
Dunfermline Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 29 points from 15 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Ayr United's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Dunfermline Athletic. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ayr United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here