FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 15 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Macclesfield Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Red Imps are clearly on top, winning 7 and drawing 3 of the 11 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in September 2006, the The Red Imps carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Tue 05 FebMacclesfield1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Mon 01 JanMacclesfield2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Tue 12 SepLincoln City2-1MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 FebMacclesfield1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 03 DecLincoln City2 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2004/2005Sat 21 MayMacclesfield1 - 1Lincoln CityD3PO
2004/2005Sat 14 MayLincoln City1 - 0MacclesfieldD3PO

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Red Imps have scored 7, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Silkmen's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 32 matches. Macclesfield are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 31 from their 32 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City650112515
Macclesfield6123685

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are not exactly setting the world alight at Sincil Bank Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Macclesfield in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Macclesfield Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.