The Analyst: Imps v Shrimpers

Last updated : 11 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad previewHistory of the Lincoln City v Southend United fixture

Southend United travel to take on Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 6 wins, and Lincoln City have come away with 8 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was back in August 2004, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011Sat 02 OctSouthend Utd.1 - 0Lincoln CityLeague Two
2004/2005Sat 28 MayLincoln City0 - 2Southend Utd.Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2004/2005Sat 12 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 1Lincoln CityLeague Two
2004/2005Tue 10 AugLincoln City1-1Southend Utd.League Two
2003/2004Tue 16 MarLincoln City2 - 2Southend Utd.League Division Three
2003/2004Sat 06 DecSouthend Utd.3 - 0Lincoln CityF.A. Cup
2003/2004Tue 16 SepSouthend Utd.0 - 2Lincoln CityLeague Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Red Imps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Shrimpers, and 9 goals against.

Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 34 matches.

Southend United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 48 from their 34 games so far.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Lincoln City61238125
Southend United62311099

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The Analyst's prediction ...

Although Southend United have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Lincoln City. Away win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Lincoln CityNot won in the 2 most recent games.
Southend UnitedNot won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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