FM Preview: Lincoln City v Bury 24 Apr 2010

Last updated : 23 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Bury fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Bury at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 13 wins, and Bury have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in March 2009, 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:
2009/2010Sat 26 SepBury2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2008/2009Sat 14 MarLincoln City1-1BuryLGE2
2008/2009Sat 13 SepBury3 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Tue 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2
2007/2008Tue 02 OctBury1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 20 JanBury2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 30 SepLincoln City0 - 2BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Bury is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Shakers have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 43 matches. Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 68 points from 43 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City61145104
Bury621310137

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bury Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.