FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 15 February 2005 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 Wednesday 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 just last season, 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 not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The The Red Imps's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Boston Utd.'s 45 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Lincoln City's total of 48 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.6132786
Lincoln City631212810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Red Imps out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Boston Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Lincoln City 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.