FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Boston United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Boston United at York Street Stadium on Sunday evening, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 2 of the previous 3 occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2003, with Lincoln City inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Pilgrims in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 SepLincoln City2 - 2Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 07 FebLincoln City1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBoston Utd.0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Wed 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 24 AugBoston Utd.2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
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 13 goals for the Pilgrims, with 5 goals against.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Boston Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 32 points from their 22 games so far. Lincoln City's 31 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.63128710
Lincoln City6213777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Pilgrims. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.