FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 21 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Darlington fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Darlington at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Red Imps are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 8 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in November 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 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:
2007/2008Sat 15 SepDarlington2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Mon 09 AprDarlington1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 18 NovLincoln City1-3DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 01 AprDarlington4 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 31 DecLincoln City2 - 2DarlingtonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 30 AprLincoln City0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 20 NovDarlington0 - 3Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City 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, 10 to 9.

The The Quakers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Quakers, and 2 goals against.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 20 matches. Darlington are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 36 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City630311109
Darlington641111313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Red Imps of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Darlington, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Darlington 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.