FM Preview: Northampton Town v Lincoln City 03 Jan 2011

Last updated : 02 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Lincoln City fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Lincoln City at Sixfields on Monday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 25 previous games, with the Cobblers winning just 11.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was just last season, in October 2009, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2010/2011Tue 02 NovLincoln City0 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Northampton are currently lying in 19th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 24 from their 21 matches played. Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton62138117
Lincoln City631291110

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 Cobblers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Lincoln City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.