History of the Ayr United v Falkirk fixture
Falkirk face a trip to Ayr United at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 65 games played, Bairns have recorded 21 wins, and Ayr United have come away with 28 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Honest Men carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Wed 15 Feb | Ayr Utd. | 2-1 | Falkirk | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Jan | Falkirk | 0 - 0 | Ayr Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Ayr Utd. | 2 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ayr United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The away form of Falkirk however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Bairns, and 5 goals against.
Ayr United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 24 matches.
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 43 points from 25 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bairns's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Ayr United, believes the FootyMad team. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ayr United | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Falkirk | 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here