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 70 games played, Bairns have recorded 23 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 30 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Falkirk | 2 - 1 | Morton | Scottish Division One |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 28 Apr | Morton | 2 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 27 Mar | Falkirk | 1 - 3 | Morton | Scottish Division One |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 21 Oct | Morton | 0 - 4 | 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
Greenock Morton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.
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 13 goals for the Bairns, and 6 goals against.
Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 11 points.
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 6 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock Morton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 |
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 Greenock Morton. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Greenock Morton | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Falkirk | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 10 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here