History of the Dumbarton v Raith Rovers fixture
Raith Rovers travel to take on Dumbarton at The Rock on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The last time the two teams met at Dumbarton was back in February 2006, over five years ago, with Raith Rovers inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Sons in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 16 Feb | Raith Rovers | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Raith Rovers | 2 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Dec | Raith Rovers | 0 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 08 Apr | Raith Rovers | 0 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Feb | Dumbarton | 0-1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 03 Dec | Raith Rovers | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 15 Oct | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Sons's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 27 matches.
Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 34 points from their 27 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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 Rovers 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 Dumbarton. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dumbarton | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Raith Rovers | Undefeated in last 3 away games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here