FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 06 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dumbarton v Ayr United fixture

Ayr Utd. face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, Honest Men have recorded 17 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in August 2002, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 02 SepAyr Utd.1 - 2DumbartonSLC
2002/2003Tue 13 AugDumbarton3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCC
1996/1997Sat 22 MarAyr Utd.1 - 1DumbartonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 18 JanDumbarton1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD2
1996/1997Sat 30 NovAyr Utd.1 - 4DumbartonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 05 OctDumbarton1 - 3Ayr Utd.SCD2
1993/1994Sat 07 MayDumbarton1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.

Ayr Utd. 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 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.



For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton640212512
Ayr Utd.6132496

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Sons, as the Honest Men have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Ayr Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.