FM Preview: Grimsby Town v Luton Town 21 Oct 2011

Last updated : 20 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Grimsby Town v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Hatters have recorded 5 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2010, with Grimsby Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Luton Town 1 - 0 Grimsby Town (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Grimsby Town 2-0 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Tue 17 Mar Luton Town 2 - 1 Grimsby Town League Two
2008/2009 Tue 21 Oct Grimsby Town 2 - 2 Luton Town League Two
2003/2004 Tue 24 Feb Grimsby Town 3 - 2 Luton Town League Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 23 Aug Luton Town 1 - 2 Grimsby Town League Division Two
1997/1998 Tue 07 Apr Grimsby Town 0 - 1 Luton Town League Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Mighty Mariners, with 10 goals against.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Grimsby Town see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 20 points from their 17 games played so far,

Luton Town's total of 30 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Grimsby Town 6 2 1 3 14 12 7
Luton Town 6 3 1 2 14 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Hatters out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Grimsby Town. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Grimsby Town 10 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town No sequences of note

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