FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 22 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 4 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 21 JanPeterborough1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 17 SepLincoln City1 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Sat 11 MarPeterborough2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
1999/2000Tue 02 NovLincoln City1 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
1997/1998Sat 18 AprLincoln City3 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
1997/1998Sat 20 DecPeterborough5 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1990/1991Wed 20 MarLincoln City0 - 2PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Posh, with 8 goals against.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The The Red Imps's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Peterborough's total of 38 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 41 points from 22 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough63128610
Lincoln City62047116

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Posh, as the The Red Imps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 6 games since last home draw.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.