FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Grimsby Town fixture

Lincoln City play host to Grimsby Town at Sincil Bank Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 17 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 15 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1989, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Fourth Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 21 AugGrimsby Town2 - 1Lincoln CityLC
1989/1990Sat 31 MarGrimsby Town1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
1989/1990Sat 21 OctLincoln City1-1Grimsby TownLGE2
1988/1989Mon 27 MarGrimsby Town1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
1988/1989Mon 26 DecLincoln City2 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
1976/1977Fri 08 AprGrimsby Town1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE1
1976/1977Mon 27 DecLincoln City2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Red Imps in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Mariners have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 31 points from their 22 games played so far, Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City6213777
Grimsby Town6231879

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Grimsby Town is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Red Imps in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Grimsby Town Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.