FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Boston United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Boston United at York Street on Friday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2002, with Boston Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Wed 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1Boston Utd.LD3
2002/2003Sat 24 AugBoston Utd.2 - 0Lincoln CityLD3
1975/1976Sat 22 NovBoston Utd.0 - 1Lincoln CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Boston United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Pilgrims, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Boston Utd., Lincoln City are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Red Imps have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Boston Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 22 matches. Lincoln City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Three, picking up 34 from their 21 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.61236105
Lincoln City6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form The Red Imps, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Lincoln City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.