FM Preview: Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Crewe Alex. face a trip to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 49 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 8 wins, and Lincoln City have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, 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:
2009/2010Sat 27 FebLincoln City1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 05 DecCrewe Alex.0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Tue 23 AugLincoln City5 - 1Crewe Alex.LGEC
1993/1994Sat 26 MarLincoln City1 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 02 OctCrewe Alex.2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
1992/1993Sat 27 MarLincoln City1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE2
1992/1993Sat 21 NovCrewe Alex.1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Railwaymen have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far, Crewe Alex. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City61143114
Crewe Alex.62041066

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Crewe Alex. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Lincoln City. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Crewe Alex. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.