Albion Rovers is going head to head with Elgin City starting on 21 Feb 2023 at 19:45 UTC . The match is a part of the League Two. Albion Rovers played against Elgin City in 2 matches this season. Currently, Albion Rovers rank 9th, while Elgin City hold 7th position.
Albion Rovers were formed in 1882 from a merger of two Coatbridge sides Albion FC and Rovers FC, and played at Meadow Park from that year. After reaching six local cup finals in their first nine years and losing all of them, Rovers finally won a trophy in their tenth year by defeating Royal Albert 5–2 in the Larkhall Charity Cup Final, and followed this up just 8 days later with a 5–3 triumph over Airdrieonians in the Airdrie Charity Cup Final.
The club joined the Scottish Football League Second Division in 1903 along with Ayr Parkhouse following a small expansion in numbers. The present Elgin City club was formed on 10 August 1893 by the amalgamation of two Elgin sides, Rovers (Formed 1887) and Vale of Lossie (Founded 1888). However the name Elgin City was used by two clubs prior to this.
The first was formed in October 1879, but lasted for only a short time. The second Elgin City was formed in October 1884 and lasted until early 1887.
Match Details:
- Match: Albion Rovers vs Elgin City
- Date: 22 February 2023
- Time: 1:15 AM
- Venue: Exsel Group stadium
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Prediction
During the last 31 meetings with Albion Rovers FC playing at home, Albion Rovers FC have won 13 times, there have been 6 draws while Elgin City FC have won 12 times. The goal difference is 53-44 in favour of Albion Rovers FC.
During the last 63 meetings, Albion Rovers FC have won 24 times, there have been 15 draws while Elgin City FC have won 24 times. The goal difference is 105-90 in favour of Albion Rovers FC.
Prediction:- Albion Rovers 2-1 Elgin City
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Head-To-Head
- Teams Albion Rovers Elgin played so far 72 matches.
- Albion Rovers won 26 direct matches. Elgin won 26 matches. 20 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 3.00 goals per Match.
- Albion Rovers in actual season average scored 1.23 goals per match. In 9 (60.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 7 (46.67%) matches in season 2023 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Live Stream Time
This match will start from 1:15 AM
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Date
This match will take place on 22 February 2023.
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Team News
The present club’s first major honour came in the 1898–99 season when they became the first team outside Inverness to win the North of Scotland Cup, beating Clachnacuddin 2–1. However, they failed to record any more success aside from the Elgin District Cup until 1924 when they again won the North of Scotland Cup a second time. Since then they have won honours with relative frequency. In 1968 the club reached the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup, the furthest into the tournament that a Highland League club has ever progressed.
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Lineups
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Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Odds
- ALBION ROVERS TO WIN
- 2.45
- Suprabets
- DRAW
- 3.54
- Pinnacle
- ELGIN CITY TO WIN
- 2.94
- Dafabet
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Stats
- In the last 5 meetings Albion Rovers FC won 1, Elgin City FC won 1, 3 draws.
- Albion Rovers FC scores 0.8 goals in a match against Elgin City FC and Elgin City FC scores 0.6 goals against Albion Rovers FC (on average).
- Average number of goals in meetings between Albion Rovers FC and Elgin City FC is 1.4.
- Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Albion Rovers FC and Elgin City FC is 0.6.
- Both teams haven’t won their last match in League 2.
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Tips
Tip 1:- Result – Albion Rovers
Tip 2:- both team to score – yes
Tip 3:- goal under 2.5
Albion Rovers vs Elgin City Betting Trends
Albion Rovers host Elgin City in a League Two game, which is certain to entertain all Football fans. The event will take place on 21/02/2023 at 19:45 UTC.
Oddspedia provides Albion Rovers and Elgin City betting odds from 35 betting sites on 36 markets. Currently. bookmakers place Albion Rovers as favourites to win the game at @ 2.12.