FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 13 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Lincoln City v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the The Red Imps have lost both.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was two seasons ago, in November 2002, with Rushden & D. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Red Imps 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:
2002/2003Sat 12 AprRushden & D.1 - 0Lincoln CityLD3
2002/2003Sat 23 NovLincoln City1-2Rushden & D.LD3
2001/2002Sat 12 JanLincoln City2 - 4Rushden & D.LD3
2001/2002Thu 16 AugRushden & D.0 - 0Lincoln CityLD3

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The The Red Imps's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Rushden & D. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Diamonds have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Lincoln City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 4 points from their 2 games so far. Rushden & D. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City61238115
Rushden & D.6015081

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the The Red Imps to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rushden & D. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.