FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 03 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Grimsby Town play host to Milton Keynes Dons at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, Mariners have recorded 4 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Grimsby Town was just over four years ago, in August 2002, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 11 JanWimbledon3 - 3Grimsby TownCHMP
2002/2003Tue 13 AugGrimsby Town0-0WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 23 MarGrimsby Town6 - 2WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 03 NovWimbledon2 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
2000/2001Tue 13 MarGrimsby Town1 - 1WimbledonCHMP
2000/2001Wed 13 DecWimbledon2 - 2Grimsby TownCHMP
1988/1989Sat 18 FebWimbledon3 - 1Grimsby TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

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

The away form of Milton Keynes however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Grimsby Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches. Milton Keynes's total of 27 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town61326106
Milton Keynes61236145

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Grimsby Town's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Milton Keynes. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Milton Keynes Undefeated in last 5 away games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.