FootyMAD's Lincoln City match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City fixture

Grimsby Town prepare to entertain Lincoln City at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Mighty Mariners are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 9 of the 46 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Blundell Park was less than a year ago, in April 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 SepLincoln City1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprGrimsby Town0-0Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 DecLincoln City2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Tue 17 OctLincoln City0 - 0Grimsby TownASSM
2005/2006Tue 16 MayGrimsby Town2 - 1Lincoln CityD3PO
2005/2006Sat 13 MayLincoln City0 - 1Grimsby TownD3PO
2005/2006Sat 25 MarLincoln City5 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Mighty Mariners have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Grimsby Town are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 21 from their 22 matches played. Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town62134107
Lincoln City620410146

FootyMad's prediction ...

Grimsby Town are not exactly setting the world alight at Blundell Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Lincoln City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.