FootyMAD York City match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Lincoln City v York City fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain York City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Imps are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 8 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2003, the Red Imps carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 19 AprLincoln City1-0YorkLD3
2002/2003Fri 20 DecYork1 - 1Lincoln CityLD3
2002/2003Tue 22 OctLincoln City4 - 3YorkAM
2001/2002Tue 26 MarYork2 - 0Lincoln CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 29 SepLincoln City1 - 3YorkLD3
2000/2001Sat 17 MarYork0 - 0Lincoln CityLD3
2000/2001Tue 17 OctLincoln City2 - 1YorkLD3

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

York have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Lincoln City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Three with a return of just 1 points from their 4 games thus far. York are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Three, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City60243102
York64027512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Red Imps of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of York, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
York 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.