History of the Greenock Morton v Falkirk fixture
Falkirk face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 78 games played, Bairns have recorded 23 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 34 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 20 Mar | Falkirk | 0 - 2 | Morton | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 11 Feb | Morton | 0-0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | Morton | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Morton | 3 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Morton | 2 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Morton | 0 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | Morton | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Greenock Morton's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While 'Ton have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Falkirk is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Bairns have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Greenock Morton see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 2 points from their 2 games played so far,
Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 2 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock Morton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the 'Ton, as the Bairns have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Greenock Morton | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Falkirk | Not won in previous 6 away matches. An overall losing run of 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here