History of the Ayr United v Raith Rovers fixture
Ayr United prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Honest Men are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 16 of the 75 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park, Ayr was earlier this season, with Ayr United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 09 Aug | Ayr Utd. | 3-0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 07 Apr | Ayr Utd. | 0 - 2 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Raith Rovers | 1 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Raith Rovers | 0 - 0 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Raith Rovers | 0 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 31 Jan | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 2 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ayr United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Honest Men in those games, with 5 conceded.
Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Rovers have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Ayr United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches.
Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 7 points from 3 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Somerset Park, Ayr for the Honest Men and the Madmen are unable to see past Raith Rovers claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ayr United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Raith Rovers | 9 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here