FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 12 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town face a trip to Notts. County at Meadow Lane on Monday 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 ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Fri 26 DecGrimsby Town0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2007/2008Sat 02 FebNotts. County1 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2007/2008Sat 11 AugGrimsby Town1 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarNotts. County2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctGrimsby Town0 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2005/2006Sat 04 FebNotts. County0 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Tue 27 SepGrimsby Town4 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Mighty Mariners have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 42 matches. Grimsby Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6123575
Grimsby Town6222758

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Grimsby Town Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.