FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Mansfield Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Mansfield Town at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 13 wins, and Mansfield Town have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 26 AugMansfield Town2 - 4Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 08 AprLincoln City1-1Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Mon 02 JanMansfield Town0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 29 JanLincoln City2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 OctMansfield Town2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 MarLincoln City4 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 DecMansfield Town1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Stags's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 63 points from 35 games. Mansfield Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 42 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City631281010
Mansfield Town62221178

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City may be coming up against a decent side in Mansfield Town, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Red Imps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Mansfield Town Not won in previous 4 away matches.