FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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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 Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 14 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2008, with Lincoln City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Silkmen 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:
2008/2009Tue 31 MarLincoln City1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2008/2009Tue 21 OctMacclesfield1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 16 FebLincoln City3 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Tue 05 FebMacclesfield1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Mon 01 JanMacclesfield2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Tue 12 SepLincoln City2 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 FebMacclesfield1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Silkmen have scored 6, a worringly large 11 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. The Red Imps have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Macclesfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far, Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 11 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield62228118
Lincoln City62045106

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield No sequences of note
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.