FootyMAD's Lincoln City match preview

Last Updated : 15-Feb-2007 by
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History of the Walsall v Lincoln City fixture

Walsall play host to Lincoln City at Bescot Stadium on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 6 of the 34 games.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was back in November 1998, over five years ago, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugLincoln City2 - 2WalsallLGE2
1998/1999Sat 24 AprLincoln City0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Tue 10 NovWalsall2-1Lincoln CityLGE1
1994/1995Sat 10 DecLincoln City1 - 1WalsallLGE2
1994/1995Sat 20 AugWalsall2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1993/1994Sat 30 AprLincoln City1 - 2WalsallLGE2
1993/1994Sat 20 NovWalsall5 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Walsall 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, 7 to 6.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 32 games giving them a return of 64 points. Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 59 points from 32 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6222878
Lincoln City6231889

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Saddlers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Lincoln City. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.