History of the Raith Rovers v Dumbarton fixture
Dumbarton face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Sons will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 34 and win only 13 of the 58 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Raith Rovers | 2-2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Dec | Raith Rovers | 0 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 08 Apr | Raith Rovers | 0 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Feb | Dumbarton | 0 - 1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 03 Dec | Raith Rovers | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 15 Oct | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 30 Aug | Raith Rovers | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Challenge Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Raith Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Rovers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
The away form of Dumbarton however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Sons, and 14 goals against.
Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 25 points from their 21 games played so far,
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 21 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Dumbarton are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Raith Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 4 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Dumbarton | 4 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 16 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here