History of the Brechin City v Dumbarton fixture
Dumbarton face a trip to Brechin City at Glebe Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 61 games played, Sons have recorded 23 wins, and Brechin City have come away with 24 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Brechin City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Jan | Dumbarton | 1 - 0 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 19 Nov | Brechin City | 3-0 | Dumbarton | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Brechin City | 3 - 3 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Mar | Brechin City | 6 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Brechin City | 3 - 3 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Brechin City | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Dumbarton | 1 - 3 | 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
Brechin City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The City's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
The away form of Dumbarton however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Sons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.
Brechin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 32 points from their 25 games so far.
Dumbarton are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 25 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brechin City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sons have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Glebe Park with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brechin City | Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Dumbarton | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here