FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Bhoys have tasted victory on 40 of the 46 occassions the teams have met.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in May 2004, with Dunfermline A. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Bhoys in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 22 MayDunfermline A.1 - 3CelticSFAC
2003/2004Sun 02 MayCeltic1-2Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Wed 11 FebDunfermline A.1 - 4CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 NovCeltic5 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 09 AugDunfermline A.0 - 0CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayDunfermline A.1 - 4CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecCeltic1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Dunfermline A. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pars have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 6 games giving them a return of 16 points. Dunfermline A. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 5 points from their 6 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here