FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 01 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Notts. County v Grimsby Town fixture

Notts. County play host to Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Notts. County was back in April 1995, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 21 OctGrimsby Town2 - 0Notts. CountyLD2
1994/1995Sat 22 AprNotts. County0-2Grimsby TownLD1
1994/1995Sat 28 JanGrimsby Town2 - 1Notts. CountyLD1
1993/1994Sat 02 AprNotts. County2 - 1Grimsby TownLD1
1993/1994Mon 27 DecGrimsby Town2 - 2Notts. CountyLD1
1992/1993Sat 27 FebGrimsby Town3 - 3Notts. CountyLD1
1992/1993Sat 10 OctNotts. County1 - 0Grimsby TownLD1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Mariners have conceded 17 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Notts. County are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Two with a return of just 31 points from their 33 games thus far. Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 33 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County621311107
Grimsby Town630312149

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Notts. County at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Magpies will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyNot drawn a match in their last 4 .
Grimsby TownLost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.