FM Preview: Berwick Rangers v Rangers 26 Aug 2012

Last updated : 25 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Berwick Rangers v Rangers fixture

Rangers travel to take on Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The last time the two teams met at Berwick Rangers was more than a decade ago, in January 2002, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2001/2002 Mon 21 Jan Rangers 3 - 0 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish F.A. Cup
2001/2002 Tue 15 Jan Berwick Rgrs. 0-0 Rangers Scottish F.A. Cup
1977/1978 Sat 28 Jan Berwick Rgrs. 2 - 4 Rangers Scottish F.A. Cup
1966/1967 Sat 28 Jan Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 0 Rangers Scottish F.A. Cup
1963/1964 Wed 02 Oct Rangers 3 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League Cup
1959/1960 Sat 30 Jan Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 3 Rangers Scottish F.A. Cup
1953/1954 Sat 13 Mar Rangers 4 - 0 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Borderers, with 5 goals against.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Gers, and 4 goals against.

Berwick Rangers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

Rangers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 2 games giving them a return of 4 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Berwick Rangers 6 1 2 3 9 11 5
Rangers 6 5 1 0 18 4 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Berwick Rangers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Berwick Rangers Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rangers Undefeated in last 4 away games.
9 games since last defeat.

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