This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Darlington and Lincoln City at 15:00 on 29th August 2011 in the (Conference) Premier.

History of the Darlington v Lincoln City fixture

Darlington prepare to entertain Lincoln City at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, The Quakers have recorded 24 wins, and Lincoln City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren was just last season, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

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

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Quakers in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Darlington, Lincoln City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Darlington lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 8 points from their 5 games so far.

Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches.

Current overall team form

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Quakers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here