FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Ayr United 12 Nov 2011

Last updated : 11 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Raith Rovers v Ayr United fixture

Ayr United face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 76 games played, Honest Men have recorded 17 wins, and Raith Rovers have come away with 38 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Ayr Utd. 2 - 1 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
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

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Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Ayr United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Honest Men have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

Ayr United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Raith Rovers 6 1 1 4 3 7 4
Ayr United 6 2 1 3 5 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Honest Men has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Raith Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Raith Rovers 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ayr United 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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