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Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town travel to take on Bournemouth at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Mighty Mariners have recorded 4 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bournemouth was back in December 2003, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 21 NovGrimsby Town3 - 3BournemouthLGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 MarGrimsby Town1 - 1BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecBournemouth0 - 0Grimsby TownLGE1
1997/1998Sun 19 AprGrimsby Town2 - 1BournemouthASSM
1997/1998Sat 21 FebGrimsby Town2 - 1BournemouthLGE1
1997/1998Sat 27 SepBournemouth0 - 1Grimsby TownLGE1
1990/1991Tue 02 AprBournemouth2 - 1Grimsby TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Cherries have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Grimsby Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Mighty Mariners's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bournemouth are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 40 points from 44 matches. Grimsby Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 40 points from 44 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth6204646
Grimsby Town641110213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Grimsby Town on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Bournemouth. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Grimsby Town Last drawn game 4 outings ago.