FM Preview: Lincoln City v Northampton Town 02 Nov 2010

Last updated : 01 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 25 previous games, with the hosts winning just 11.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarLincoln City1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2009/2010Sat 17 OctNorthampton1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 26 NovNorthampton1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 06 AugLincoln City1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 23 AprNorthampton1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 06 NovLincoln City3 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Mon 12 AprNorthampton1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 3.

The away form of Northampton is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Cobblers have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 14 matches. Northampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 14 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City6132466
Northampton61057143

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Northampton Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.