This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Ayr United and Forfar Athletic at 19:45 on 23rd March 2011 in the Scottish Division Two.
History of the Ayr United v Forfar Athletic fixture
Forfar Athletic travel to take on Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Wednesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 26 of the 36 contests.
The last time the two teams met at Ayr United was just over four years ago, in March 2007, with Ayr United running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Forfar Ath. | 4 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 04 Sep | Forfar Ath. | 0 - 2 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Mar | Ayr Utd. | 3-1 | Forfar Ath. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Forfar Ath. | 1 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Oct | Ayr Utd. | 5 - 0 | Forfar Ath. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 03 Sep | Forfar Ath. | 0 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Apr | Ayr Utd. | 0 - 1 | Forfar Ath. | 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 had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Honest Men have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
Forfar Athletic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Loons have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Ayr United are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 45 points from 24 games.
Forfar Athletic's total of 39 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Forfar Athletic | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Honest Men, as the Loons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ayr United | 7 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 9 . |
| Forfar Athletic | Not won in previous 4 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
