History of the Arbroath v Brechin City fixture
Brechin City face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 51 games played, City have recorded 15 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 20 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gayfield Park was earlier this season, with Arbroath running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 26 Dec | Brechin City | 3 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Arbroath | 3-1 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Arbroath | 2 - 3 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Brechin City | 1 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Arbroath | 1 - 1 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Brechin City | 2 - 3 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 24 Mar | Arbroath | 1 - 0 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arbroath have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Red Lichties in those games, with 6 conceded.
The City have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the City, and 9 goals against.
Arbroath's total of 32 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.
Brechin City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 32 points from 19 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Brechin City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for City could well see them head back from Gayfield Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arbroath | Won 3 successive home games. 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Brechin City | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here