Rothes vs Buckie Thistle: result 1-5 and analysis
Football League - Highland LeagueHighland League - 3Kick-off on December 19, 2020 at 03:00 PM (UTC)MacKessack Park, Rothes
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What was the result of Rothes vs Buckie Thistle?
Buckie Thistle won 1-5 on December 19, 2020.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 4 matches in all competitions, Rothes have 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat; Buckie Thistle have 3, 0 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2020 | Newtongrange Star(away) | 4-0 | FA Cup |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Huntly(home) | 1-0 | Football League - Highland League |
| Oct 19, 2019 | Inverurie Loco Works(home) | 1-3 | FA Cup |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Caledonian Braves(away) | 4-3 | FA Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2020 | Strathspey Thistle(away) | 4-0 | FA Cup |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Wick Academy(away) | 3-2 | Football League - Highland League |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic(away) | 0-2 | FA Cup |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Civil Service Strollers(home) | 4-1 | FA Cup |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Raith Rovers(home) | 1-6 | League Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Rothes score 2.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 4; Buckie Thistle score 1.8 and concede 2.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothes | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2/4 | 3/4 |
| Buckie Thistle | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1 | 4/8 | 6/8 |
Over the last 4 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rothes sit 18th in Football League - Highland League (7 points from 34 matches) and Buckie Thistle sit 8th (53 points from 34 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Buckie Thistle | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 62 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | Rothes | 34 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 33 | 134 | 7 |
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