FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Red Imps will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 24 and win only 9 of the 46 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, when they played out a goalless draw 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 22 SepLincoln City1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprGrimsby Town0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 DecLincoln City2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Mighty Mariners have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Grimsby Town are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 21 from their 22 matches played. Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town62134107
Lincoln City620410146

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Mighty Mariners, as the The Red Imps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.