History of the East Stirlingshire v Rangers fixture
Rangers travel to take on East Stirlingshire at Ochilview Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Its been a kind fixture in the past, resulting in a win each time for the Gers.
The last time the two teams met at East Stirlingshire was way back in the black-and-white days of July 1963, where Rangers annihilated the Gers 0-5 in a Scottish First Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Rangers | 5 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 23 Jan | Rangers | 6 - 0 | East Stirling | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 1990/1991 | Tue 21 Aug | Rangers | 5 - 0 | East Stirling | Scottish League Cup |
| 1963/1964 | Mon 01 Jul | East Stirling | 0-5 | Rangers | Scottish First Division |
| 1963/1964 | Mon 01 Jul | Rangers | 3 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish First Division |
| 1962/1963 | Wed 20 Mar | Rangers | 7 - 2 | East Stirling | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 1932/1933 | Fri 01 Jul | East Stirling | 2 - 3 | Rangers | Scottish First Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
East Stirlingshire are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Shire in those games, with 8 conceded.
The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 5 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.
East Stirlingshire see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far,
Rangers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 10 games giving them a return of 21 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 9 |
| Rangers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Gers's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with East Stirlingshire, believes the FootyMad team. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| East Stirlingshire | Won 3 successive home games. 13 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 23 . |
| Rangers | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here