FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Grimsby Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Sincil Bank Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 46 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 18 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 OctLincoln City0-0Grimsby TownASSM
2005/2006Tue 16 MayGrimsby Town2 - 1Lincoln CityD3PO
2005/2006Sat 13 MayLincoln City0 - 1Grimsby TownD3PO
2005/2006Sat 25 MarLincoln City5 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Wed 28 DecGrimsby Town3 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 22 JanGrimsby Town2 - 4Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Wed 29 DecLincoln City0 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Red Imps in those games, with 6 conceded.

Grimsby Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 38 points from 21 games. Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City61055133
Grimsby Town63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Red Imps. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Grimsby Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.