History of the Southport v Lincoln City fixture
Lincoln City face a trip to Southport at Haig Avenue on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Red Imps have recorded 7 wins, and Southport have come away with 17 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Haig Avenue was just last season, in August 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 24 Jan | Lincoln City | 2 - 0 | Southport | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Southport | 2-2 | Lincoln City | (Conference) Premier |
| 1975/1976 | Wed 25 Feb | Lincoln City | 6 - 0 | Southport | Fourth Division |
| 1975/1976 | Wed 24 Sep | Southport | 1 - 2 | Lincoln City | Fourth Division |
| 1974/1975 | Mon 28 Apr | Southport | 3 - 2 | Lincoln City | Fourth Division |
| 1974/1975 | Wed 18 Sep | Lincoln City | 1 - 1 | Southport | Fourth Division |
| 1972/1973 | Sat 14 Apr | Southport | 1 - 0 | Lincoln City | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southport have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The Red Imps have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Red Imps, and 8 goals against.
Southport are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 19 matches.
Lincoln City's 26 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 5 |
| Lincoln City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Lincoln City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Southport. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southport | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Lincoln City | 4 successive away victories. 5 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here