FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday evening, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 2 of the previous 3 occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was two seasons ago, in March 2002, with Cheltenham T. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Red Imps in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 12 MarLincoln City0-1Cheltenham T.LD3
2001/2002Fri 05 OctCheltenham T.2 - 1Lincoln CityLD3
2000/2001Sat 14 AprCheltenham T.2 - 1Lincoln CityLD3
2000/2001Tue 24 OctLincoln City1 - 0Cheltenham T.LD3
1999/2000Sat 08 AprLincoln City1 - 2Cheltenham T.LD3
1999/2000Mon 03 JanCheltenham T.0 - 2Lincoln CityLD3
1998/1999Sat 14 NovCheltenham T.0 - 1Lincoln CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 18 goals for the The Red Imps, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Lincoln City, Cheltenham T. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Robins have hit 4 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Three, picking up 34 points from their 21 games so far. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City6312111110
Cheltenham T.632110711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Lincoln City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Red Imps. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 7 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.