History of the Newport County v Lincoln City fixture
Lincoln City face a trip to Newport County at Newport Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Red Imps will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 12 and win only 3 of the 22 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Newport Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2011, the Exiles carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Mar | Lincoln City | 2 - 0 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Newport Co. | 1-0 | Lincoln City | (Conference) Premier |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 08 Mar | Newport Co. | 1 - 2 | Lincoln City | Third Division |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 05 Oct | Lincoln City | 1 - 1 | Newport Co. | Third Division |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 30 Mar | Newport Co. | 2 - 1 | Lincoln City | Third Division |
| 1984/1985 | Wed 07 Nov | Lincoln City | 2 - 2 | Newport Co. | Third Division |
| 1983/1984 | Sat 03 Mar | Lincoln City | 2 - 3 | Newport Co. | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newport County have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Exiles score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.
Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Red Imps have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Newport County are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.
Lincoln City see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Lincoln City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Newport County may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newport County | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Lincoln City | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here