FootyMAD's Lincoln City match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton travel to take on Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 24 previous games, with the hosts winning just 11.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was just over four years ago, in August 2005, 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:
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
2003/2004Tue 30 SepLincoln City0 - 0NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Red Imps in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Cobblers pummel 12 goals, and let in 5.

Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 37 matches. Northampton's total of 58 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City62319109
Northampton650113515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Lincoln City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Northampton 8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.