History of the Ayr United v Falkirk fixture
Falkirk travel to take on Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 63 games played, Bairns have recorded 21 wins, and Ayr United have come away with 27 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Ayr United was back in July 2004, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004/2005 | Sat 31 Jul | Ayr Utd. | 0-3 | Falkirk | Scottish Challenge Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 08 May | Falkirk | 0 - 0 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 06 Mar | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 3 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 10 Jan | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 25 Oct | Falkirk | 0 - 1 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 16 Aug | Ayr Utd. | 1 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 26 Apr | Falkirk | 3 - 0 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ayr United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Honest Men in those games, with 7 conceded.
The Bairns have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Bairns's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.
Ayr United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 1 points from their 2 games played so far,
Falkirk's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 13 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Bairns out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Ayr United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ayr United | 4 games since last home draw. |
| Falkirk | 8 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 13 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here