FM Preview: Grimsby Town v Kettering Town 20 Sep 2011

Last updated : 19 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Grimsby Town v Kettering Town fixture

Grimsby Town prepare to entertain Kettering Town at Blundell Park on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Mighty Mariners have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Blundell Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the Mighty Mariners carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Mar Kettering Tn. 1 - 2 Grimsby Town (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Grimsby Town 2-1 Kettering Tn. (Conference) Premier
1925/1926 Tue 15 Dec Grimsby Town 3 - 1 Kettering Tn. F.A. Cup
1925/1926 Sat 12 Dec Kettering Tn. 1 - 1 Grimsby Town F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Kettering Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Poppies have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches.

Kettering Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 9 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Grimsby Town 6 3 0 3 7 6 9
Kettering Town 6 1 1 4 5 13 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Mighty Mariners to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Grimsby Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Kettering Town Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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