FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Grimsby Town fixture

Luton Town play host to Grimsby Town at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, The Hatters have recorded 7 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 6 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in August 2003, over five years ago, with Grimsby Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Hatters 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:
2008/2009Tue 21 OctGrimsby Town2 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2003/2004Tue 24 FebGrimsby Town3 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 23 AugLuton Town1-2Grimsby TownLGE1
1997/1998Tue 07 AprGrimsby Town0 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1997/1998Sat 21 MarLuton Town2 - 2Grimsby TownLGE1
1995/1996Sat 10 FebLuton Town3 - 2Grimsby TownCHMP
1995/1996Sat 06 JanGrimsby Town7 - 1Luton TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Mighty Mariners have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 36 games have yielded only 13 points. Grimsby Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 27 points from their 37 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6222758
Grimsby Town61149104

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Grimsby Town Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.