The visit of Southend United this Sincil Super Saturday promises some spice to say the least. Stevie T is looking for three short term points and his severance pay from his ex employers in the medium to long term. 700 Seasiders, are eager to say a big thank you to their ex boss and witness a whistle stop win as the playoff express gathers momentum. But there's more footy fans, there's more with rehabilitation the name of the game this week, both on and off the pitch.
Leaving Ali aside, as most midfielders seem to, two alleged Shrimpers bad boys are also well up for this one. Lee Sawyer Tilson’s former enfant terrible, will want to get one over on Stevie T for his disciplinary stance. Then we have Ryan Hall’s fortunate appearance on the pitch. Despite being sentenced to imprisonment for affray, this weeks appeal sees Judge Black tick him off with a 12 week suspended sentence and 150 hours community service.
Talking of sub plots……………..
The Teams & Schemes.......
Lincoln City 4-4-2
The Imps are set to be unchanged but Green and Scott Spencer should get more than a fleeting appearance today. This one certainly comes too early for Keltie which suggests our middle two are again expected to duel with what looks to be a far superior trio.
Carson
Kelly Hone Watts Hunt
Carayol Fuseini O’Keefe McCallum
Grimes Facey
Southend United 4-3-3
Sturrock appears blessed and will go with a three pronged attack. Midfielder Ferdinand may recover from an ankle injury in time to play but fellow middleman Mohsni remains on the sidelines (ankle ligament damage).
Evans
Cohessey Coughlan Barber Gilbert
Grant Easton Sawyer
Hall Corr Sturrock
The Imps V Shrimpers, playoffs aside is agame with some mixed and controversial results and memories. Of the 21 games played at the Theatre of the Absurd, The Mighty Imps have won 8, drawn 7 and lost 5 to Southend.
The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was back in August 2004, with honours even in a controversial 1-1 draw. Gary Taylor-Fletcher, yes he of Blackpool fame converted notched a 9th minute lead after a 100 mile an hour counter. Francis Green pulled back to Blackwood who centred first-time. Yeo was just a nose hair from nodding in but Taylor-Fletcher powered home with a 6 yard header. Wayne Gray then won and converted a 34th minute penalty despite a heated protest. Giving chase to a long ball, Gray was robbed by Marrioott who hammered into row Z for a throw. Despite Gray remaining on his feet referee Lewis blew for a penalty. 3,991 saw the game with 251 visitors.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2010/2011 | Sat 02 Oct | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Lincoln City | League Two |
2004/2005 | Sat 28 May | Lincoln City | 0 - 2 | Southend Utd. | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4) |
2004/2005 | Sat 12 Mar | Southend Utd. | 1 - 1 | Lincoln City | League Two |
2004/2005 | Tue 10 Aug | Lincoln City | 1-1 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
2003/2004 | Tue 16 Mar | Lincoln City | 2 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
2003/2004 | Sat 06 Dec | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Lincoln City | F.A. Cup |
2003/2004 | Tue 16 Sep | Southend Utd. | 0 - 2 | Lincoln City | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
The Imps home form is now moving up to average at best, winning 3 and losing 2 of our last six., scoring 7 goals and conceding 8. The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Shrimpers, and 9 goals against.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Lincoln City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
Southend United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The Lincoln City Mad Panel approach this one with trepidation.
Neil - always have to go expecting us to get something - 1-0 to the mighty Imps
Vic Erzantarz - This is a tough one with at best a draw if we can keep a clean sheet 0-0
Ivan Impgrass- Away win here I'm afraid, we need to pick those last 8 points up on batlefields elsewhere. And we will but 1-3 in this one.
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Lincoln City | Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
Southend United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here