FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Stockport County fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Stockport County at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Red Imps are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 11 of the 51 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in September 2005, with Lincoln City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 04 NovStockport Co.2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 04 FebStockport Co.2 - 3Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Tue 27 SepLincoln City2-0Stockport Co.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 12 AugLincoln City0 - 1Stockport Co.LGEC
2002/2003Tue 10 SepLincoln City1 - 3Stockport Co.LGEC
1995/1996Sat 11 NovStockport Co.5 - 0Lincoln CityFAC
1991/1992Sat 16 NovStockport Co.3 - 1Lincoln CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The Red Imps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Stockport Co. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 67 points from 40 games. Stockport Co.'s total of 63 points from their 40 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City61237105
Stockport Co.611410164

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Red Imps. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stockport Co. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.