FM Preview: Lincoln City v Luton Town 06 Dec 2011

Last updated : 05 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Lincoln City v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town pack their bags to visit Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The previous match played between the two at Sincil Bank Stadium was within the last three years, in April 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Luton Town 1 - 0 Lincoln City (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Lincoln City 0-0 Luton Town League Two
2008/2009 Sun 28 Dec Luton Town 3 - 2 Lincoln City League Two
2001/2002 Tue 26 Feb Lincoln City 0 - 1 Luton Town League Division Three
2001/2002 Tue 18 Sep Luton Town 1 - 1 Lincoln City League Division Three
1999/2000 Tue 30 Nov Lincoln City 0 - 1 Luton Town F.A. Cup
1999/2000 Fri 19 Nov Luton Town 2 - 2 Lincoln City F.A. Cup

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City 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 Red Imps in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.

Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 38 from their 22 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Lincoln City 6 2 0 4 6 8 6
Luton Town 6 2 2 2 7 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hatters have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Sincil Bank Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town Undefeated in last 5 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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