FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town face a trip to Mansfield Town at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Mighty Mariners will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 12 occasions, and draw 6, from the 19 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Mansfield Town running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 31 OctMansfield Town3 - 0Grimsby TownASSM
2006/2007Fri 18 AugGrimsby Town1 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Tue 14 FebMansfield Town2 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanGrimsby Town2 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 AprMansfield Town2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 28 AugGrimsby Town2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1990/1991Sat 02 MarMansfield Town1 - 1Grimsby TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Stags in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Mighty Mariners have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 31 matches. Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 35 points from their 32 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town62221178
Grimsby Town620411126

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Stags, as the Mighty Mariners have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Grimsby Town 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 16 outings ago.