FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 10 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Lincoln City v Boston United fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Boston United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Red Imps have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebLincoln City1-1Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBoston Utd.0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Wed 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 24 AugBoston Utd.2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
1975/1976Sat 22 NovBoston Utd.0 - 1Lincoln CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The Red Imps have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Boston Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 7 from their 7 matches played. Boston Utd.'s 11 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City62048106
Boston Utd.631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Sincil Bank Stadium for the The Red Imps and the Madmen are unable to see past Boston Utd. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Boston Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.