FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Exeter City fixture

Lincoln City play host to Exeter City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Red Imps are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 5 of the 28 games.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was back in October 2002, over five years ago, the The Red Imps carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecExeter City2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Tue 18 MarExeter City2 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 19 OctLincoln City1-0Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 30 MarExeter City1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 27 OctLincoln City0 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
2000/2001Sat 05 MayExeter City0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2000/2001Sat 25 NovLincoln City3 - 1Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 3.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Lincoln City's 58 points from 43 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Exeter City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 72 points from their 43 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City62406310
Exeter City63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Exeter City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.