History of the Falkirk v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Dunfermline Athletic face a trip to Falkirk at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pars will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was just last season, in March 2011, with Dunfermline Athletic inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bairns in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 May | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Mar | Falkirk | 1-2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 15 Feb | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Falkirk | 0 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 26 Apr | Falkirk | 2 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 19 May | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 3 | Falkirk | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
The away form of Dunfermline Athletic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Pars, and 5 goals against.
Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 7 matches.
Dunfermline Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 18 points from 7 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Pars have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Falkirk Stadium with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Drawn each of their last 3 games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 4 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 13 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here