FM Preview: Lincoln City v Luton Town 06 Oct 2012

Last updated : 05 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Lincoln City v Luton Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Luton Town at Sincil Bank on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 5 of the 17 previous games, with the Red Imps winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank was less than a year ago, in December 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 06 Dec Lincoln City 1-1 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Luton Town 1 - 0 Lincoln City (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Lincoln City 0 - 0 Luton Town League Two
2008/2009 Sun 28 Dec Luton Town 3 - 2 Lincoln City League Two
2001/2002 Tue 26 Feb Lincoln City 0 - 1 Luton Town League Division Three
2001/2002 Tue 18 Sep Luton Town 1 - 1 Lincoln City League Division Three
1999/2000 Tue 30 Nov Lincoln City 0 - 1 Luton Town F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

Luton Town's total of 23 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Lincoln City 6 2 1 3 7 10 7
Luton Town 6 3 1 2 9 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Luton Town running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Luton Town 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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