FM Preview: Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City 22 Dec 2012

Last updated : 21 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 6 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was was two seasons ago, in March 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Lincoln City 2 - 3 Macclesfield (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Tue 15 Mar Macclesfield 1-1 Lincoln City League Two
2010/2011 Sat 09 Oct Lincoln City 2 - 1 Macclesfield League Two
2009/2010 Sat 08 May Lincoln City 0 - 0 Macclesfield League Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Oct Macclesfield 0 - 1 Lincoln City League Two
2008/2009 Tue 31 Mar Lincoln City 1 - 0 Macclesfield League Two
2008/2009 Tue 21 Oct Macclesfield 1 - 2 Lincoln City League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town 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, 9 to 8.

The Red Imps have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Imps pummel 16 goals, and let in 9.

Macclesfield Town's 32 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Lincoln City's 29 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Macclesfield Town 6 1 3 2 6 9 6
Lincoln City 6 3 1 2 14 13 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Macclesfield Town. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Macclesfield Town Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Lincoln City 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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