FM Preview: Queen of the South v Stranraer 13 Apr 2013

Last updated : 12 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Queen of the South v Stranraer fixture

Queen of the South prepare to entertain Stranraer at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 47 games played, Doonhamers have recorded 23 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Palmerston Park was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 16 Feb Stranraer 0 - 5 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Wed 26 Dec Queen o.t.S. 4-1 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 06 Oct Stranraer 0 - 2 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 30 Jul Queen o.t.S. 2 - 1 Stranraer Scottish League Cup
2006/2007 Tue 15 Aug Queen o.t.S. 1 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Challenge Cup
2005/2006 Sat 18 Mar Queen o.t.S. 1 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division One
2005/2006 Mon 02 Jan Stranraer 1 - 0 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Doonhamers, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Queen of the South, Stranraer are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Blues have hit 7 goals, 15 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 30 games giving them a return of 79 points.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 30 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Queen of the South 6 4 2 0 11 6 14
Stranraer 6 2 1 3 10 12 7

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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 Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 17 matches.
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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