FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 06 December 2004 By Red Army
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History of the Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 30 MarMacclesfield0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Tue 21 OctLincoln City3 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2002/2003Thu 26 DecMacclesfield0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Mon 26 AugLincoln City3 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Sat 09 FebLincoln City1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Sat 20 OctMacclesfield0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2000/2001Tue 20 FebLincoln City1 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Silkmen in those games, with 4 conceded.

The The Red Imps have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Macclesfield's total of 30 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 30 points from 19 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield6213587
Lincoln City6402131012

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Macclesfield. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.