History of the Falkirk v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Falkirk prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, Bairns have recorded 24 wins, and Dunfermline Athletic have come away with 14 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 26 Dec | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Falkirk | 2-2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 May | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Mar | Falkirk | 1 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 15 Feb | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Falkirk | 0 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 26 Apr | Falkirk | 2 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Falkirk are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 10 conceded.
Dunfermline Athletic have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Pars's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Falkirk's 27 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.
Dunfermline Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 39 points from 23 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 7 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Bairns, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 9 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here