FM Preview: Hereford United v Lincoln City 05 Feb 2011

Last updated : 04 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 08 JanLincoln City3 - 4Hereford Utd.FAC
2010/2011Sat 27 NovHereford Utd.2 - 2Lincoln CityFAC
2010/2011Sat 20 NovLincoln City3 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
2009/2010Fri 12 MarLincoln City3 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
2009/2010Tue 02 FebHereford Utd.2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Mon 24 MarLincoln City2 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecHereford Utd.3 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Bulls, with 7 goals against.

Lincoln City's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Red Imps, and 14 goals against.

Hereford Utd. are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 28 from their 25 matches played. Lincoln City are currently lying in 19th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 31 from their 25 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hereford Utd.650114915
Lincoln City6402131112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Lincoln City 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.