FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 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 9 of the 54 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in December 2007, where Darlington annihilated the The Red Imps 0-4 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 15 NovDarlington2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 22 DecLincoln City0-4DarlingtonLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Red Imps in those games, with 7 conceded.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Lincoln City's 38 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Darlington's total of 47 points from their 27 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
Lincoln City615011108
Darlington64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Lincoln City's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Darlington. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Drawn last 4 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Darlington Last drawn game 6 outings ago.