FM Preview: Grimsby Town v Luton Town 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Grimsby Town at Blundell Park at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, The Hatters have recorded 5 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in October 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2008/2009Tue 17 MarLuton Town2 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2008/2009Tue 21 OctGrimsby Town2 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2003/2004Tue 24 FebGrimsby Town3 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 23 AugLuton Town1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE1
1997/1998Tue 07 AprGrimsby Town0 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1997/1998Sat 21 MarLuton Town2 - 2Grimsby TownLGE1
1995/1996Sat 10 FebLuton Town3 - 2Grimsby TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Mighty Mariners's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Grimsby Town find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 10 points they have accumulated from 6 games. Luton Town's total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town63126710
Luton Town632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Hatters has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Grimsby Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Luton Town 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.