FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Grimsby Town fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Matchroom Stadium on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, O's have recorded 12 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in January 2005, with Grimsby Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the O's in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctGrimsby Town0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2004/2005Sat 15 JanLeyton Orient1-2Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 18 SepGrimsby Town2 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
1999/2000Tue 21 SepLeyton Orient1 - 0Grimsby TownLGEC
1999/2000Tue 14 SepGrimsby Town4 - 1Leyton OrientLGEC
1990/1991Sat 27 AprLeyton Orient0 - 2Grimsby TownLGE1
1990/1991Tue 23 OctGrimsby Town2 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the O's score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 0.

In complete contrast to Leyton Orient, Grimsby Town are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Mariners have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leyton Orient are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola League Two, and have accumulated 73 points from the 42 games they have played so far. Grimsby Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 72 points from 42 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient64116213
Grimsby Town62227108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient may be coming up against a decent side in Grimsby Town, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the O's. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Grimsby Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.