FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Grimsby Town prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Blundell Park on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, Mighty Mariners have recorded 4 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Blundell Park was just last season, in November 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 06 NovMilton Keynes2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 07 AprMilton Keynes1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 04 NovGrimsby Town1-3Milton KeynesLGE2
2002/2003Sat 11 JanWimbledon3 - 3Grimsby TownCHMP
2002/2003Tue 13 AugGrimsby Town0 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 23 MarGrimsby Town6 - 2WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 03 NovWimbledon2 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Dons, and 5 goals against.

Grimsby Town's 49 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Milton Keynes are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 69 points from their 34 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town63218511
Milton Keynes63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mighty Mariners go into their game against Milton Keynes in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Milton Keynes Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.