FM Preview: Swansea City v Wigan Athletic 20 Oct 2012

Last updated : 19 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Swansea City v Wigan Athletic fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at White Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Swans have recorded 4 wins, and Wigan Athletic have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at White Rock Stadium was just last season, in August 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Wigan Ath. 0 - 2 Swansea City Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Swansea City 0-0 Wigan Ath. Premier League
2010/2011 Tue 26 Oct Wigan Ath. 2 - 0 Swansea City League Cup
2000/2001 Sat 06 Jan Wigan Ath. 2 - 0 Swansea City League Division Two
2000/2001 Sat 12 Aug Swansea City 0 - 0 Wigan Ath. League Division Two
1996/1997 Sat 25 Jan Wigan Ath. 3 - 2 Swansea City League Division Three
1996/1997 Tue 29 Oct Swansea City 2 - 1 Wigan Ath. League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Swans in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Latics have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Latics, and 10 goals against.

Swansea City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

Wigan Athletic find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 7 matches.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Swansea City 6 1 2 3 7 13 5
Wigan Athletic 6 1 2 3 9 12 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Swans, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Swansea City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Wigan Athletic 11 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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