FM Preview: Luton Town v Grimsby Town 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Luton Town v Grimsby Town fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Hatters have recorded 9 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was just last season, in January 2011, the Hatters carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Fri 21 Oct Grimsby Town 0 - 1 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
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

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

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Hatters have scored 9 and conceded 1 during this period.

Grimsby Town's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Mighty Mariners, and 6 goals against.

Luton Town's total of 66 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

Grimsby Town find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 62 points they have accumulated from 38 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Luton Town 6 1 2 3 4 8 5
Grimsby Town 6 2 2 2 8 8 8

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Luton Town are starting to turn Kenilworth Road into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Grimsby Town 5 games since last away draw.

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