FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Grimsby Town fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, winning 59.38% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was just last season, in March 2004, with Notts. County running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2004/2005Tue 07 DecGrimsby Town3 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2003/2004Tue 02 MarNotts. County3-1Grimsby TownLGE1
2003/2004Tue 21 OctGrimsby Town2 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
1994/1995Sat 22 AprNotts. County0 - 2Grimsby TownCHMP
1994/1995Sat 28 JanGrimsby Town2 - 1Notts. CountyCHMP
1993/1994Sat 02 AprNotts. County2 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
1993/1994Mon 27 DecGrimsby Town2 - 2Notts. CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County 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 6 in the wrong end.

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

Notts. County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 49 from their 42 matches played. Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 52 points from their 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County62048126
Grimsby Town6033273

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Notts. County, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Grimsby TownLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.