History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Dumbarton fixture
Dunfermline Athletic prepare to entertain Dumbarton at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 26 wins out of 40 previous matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 05 Jan | Dumbarton | 0 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Dunfermline A. | 4-0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Sep | Dumbarton | 0 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 Aug | Dumbarton | 0 - 5 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish League Cup |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 20 Apr | Dunfermline A. | 4 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 09 Mar | Dumbarton | 0 - 3 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 21 Oct | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Pars have conceded a disappointing 14 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
Dumbarton's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The Sons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 14 goals for and 12 against.
Dunfermline Athletic's 41 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 26 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 2 |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at East End Park for the Pars and the Madmen are unable to see past Dumbarton claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | Been beaten in each of their previous 5 home matches. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Dumbarton | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here