History of the Falkirk v Partick Thistle fixture
Falkirk prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 92 games played, Bairns have recorded 35 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 33 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 18 Jan | Partick Th. | 1 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 11 Jan | Falkirk | 2-2 | Partick Th. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Partick Th. | 1 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 24 Aug | Partick Th. | 0 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish League Cup |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 23 Aug | Falkirk | 2 - 1 | Partick Th. | Scottish League Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Mar | Falkirk | 2 - 1 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Wed 29 Dec | Partick Th. | 2 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Falkirk have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Partick Thistle have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 46 points from 29 games.
Partick Thistle see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 37 points from their 29 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Falkirk at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Bairns will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Partick Thistle | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here