FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Grimsby Town v Notts. County fixture

Notts County travel to take on Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Magpies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 15 and win only 3 of the 27 games.

The last time the two teams met at Grimsby was back in January 1995, over five years ago, the Mariners carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1994/1995Sat 22 AprNotts County0 - 2GrimsbyLD1
1994/1995Sat 28 JanGrimsby2 - 1Notts CountyLD1
1993/1994Sat 02 AprNotts County2 - 1GrimsbyLD1
1993/1994Mon 27 DecGrimsby2 - 2Notts CountyLD1
1992/1993Sat 27 FebGrimsby3 - 3Notts CountyLD1
1992/1993Sat 10 OctNotts County1 - 0GrimsbyLD1
1987/1988Fri 01 JanGrimsby0 - 0Notts CountyDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Mariners in those games, with 7 conceded.

Notts County have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Magpies have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Grimsby find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 18 points from their 14 matches. Notts County are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Two with a return of just 10 points from their 14 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby62137117
Notts County621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby4 games since last home draw.
Notts CountyLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.