FootyMAD Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Luton Town v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby travel to take on Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Mariners have won 4 of the 16 games compared to the host's 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Tn. was back in March 1998, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1997/1998Tue 07 AprGrimsby0 - 1Luton Tn.LD2
1997/1998Sat 21 MarLuton Tn.2 - 2GrimsbyLD2
1995/1996Sat 10 FebLuton Tn.3 - 2GrimsbyLD1
1995/1996Sat 06 JanGrimsby7 - 1Luton Tn.FAC
1995/1996Tue 29 AugGrimsby0 - 0Luton Tn.LD1
1994/1995Sat 11 FebGrimsby5 - 0Luton Tn.LD1
1994/1995Tue 01 NovLuton Tn.1 - 2GrimsbyLD1

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Hatters's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Grimsby have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Luton Tn. are holding the final promotion place in the Natiowide League Division Two, and have accumulated 6 points from the 2 games they have played so far. Grimsby find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Tn.61321196
Grimsby60244102

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Luton Tn. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Grimsby Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.