FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 35 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 6 wins, and Bury have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2008, with Bury running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 14 MarLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2
2008/2009Sat 13 SepBury3 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Tue 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2
2007/2008Tue 02 OctBury1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 20 JanBury2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 30 SepLincoln City0 - 2BuryLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 AprLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury could not have a worse home record, losing every single one of the last six matches played! The Shakers have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 0 of their own chances.

Lincoln City's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Red Imps have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bury find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches. Lincoln City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6114174
Lincoln City61054113

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Lincoln City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Bury. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bury Been beaten in each of their previous 6 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.