FM Preview: Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath 04 Feb 2012

Last updated : 03 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 61 games played, Sons have recorded 30 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was earlier this season, where Cowdenbeath annihilated the Sons 0-4 in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Dumbarton 0-4 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Dumbarton 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Dumbarton 0 - 3 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Three

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Blue Brazil 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 11 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 3 goals against.

Dumbarton's total of 28 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 41 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 3 2 1 9 8 11
Cowdenbeath 6 3 1 2 10 4 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Dumbarton are starting to turn Strathclyde Homes Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cowdenbeath Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here