FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2006 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, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Red Imps have beating their opponents 3 times from 5 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 MarBoston Utd.2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Mon 26 DecLincoln City0 - 0Boston Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Wed 16 FebBoston Utd.0 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Boston United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Lincoln City however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the The Red Imps, and 9 goals against.

Boston Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 7 points from their 10 games thus far. Lincoln City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 23 points from their 10 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.61147124
Lincoln City650115815

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Boston Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. 12 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Lincoln City 3 successive away victories.
13 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.