History of the Dumbarton v Falkirk fixture
Dumbarton prepare to entertain Falkirk at The Rock on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 13 of the 30 previous games, with the Sons winning just 12.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Rock was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Dec | Falkirk | 3 - 4 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Dumbarton | 0-2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 23 Apr | Falkirk | 4 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 05 Mar | Dumbarton | 0 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 1985/1986 | Mon 01 Jul | Falkirk | 0 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 1985/1986 | Mon 01 Jul | Dumbarton | 2 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 1985/1986 | Mon 01 Jul | Dumbarton | 2 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Sons have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.
Falkirk's away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Bairns's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.
Falkirk's 33 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 12 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at The Rock for the Sons and the Madmen are unable to see past Falkirk claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 10 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 16 . |
| Falkirk | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here