FM Preview: Queen of the South v East Fife 28 Oct 2012

Last updated : 27 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Queen of the South v East Fife fixture

Queen of the South are ready to welcome East Fife to Palmerston Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, Doonhamers have recorded 31 wins, and East Fife have come away with 26 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Palmerston Park was within the last three years, in September 2010, with Queen of the South annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug East Fife 0 - 0 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Queen o.t.S. 5-0 East Fife Scottish Challenge Cup
2007/2008 Wed 08 Aug East Fife 1 - 0 Queen o.t.S. Scottish League Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Jan East Fife 0 - 1 Queen o.t.S. Scottish F.A. Cup
1998/1999 Sat 03 Apr Queen o.t.S. 2 - 0 East Fife Scottish Division Two
1998/1999 Sun 17 Jan East Fife 0 - 1 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division Two
1998/1999 Sat 21 Nov Queen o.t.S. 0 - 0 East Fife Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Doonhamers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Queen of the South, East Fife are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Fifers have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Queen of the South are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 9 games giving them a return of 23 points.

East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 9 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Queen of the South 6 4 1 1 10 4 13
East Fife 6 2 0 4 12 12 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Queen of the South fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Doonhamers. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Queen of the South Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
East Fife 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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