FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Cheltenham Town fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Liberty Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. 4 out of the 5 previous games have been drawn by Swans.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was just last season, in August 2006, with Cheltenham T. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Swans in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 18 SepCheltenham T.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 FebCheltenham T.2 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 05 AugSwansea City1-2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2004/2005Mon 28 MarCheltenham T.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE2
2004/2005Sun 14 NovCheltenham T.1 - 3Swansea CityFAC
2004/2005Sat 21 AugSwansea City1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanSwansea City0 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, Swans have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Swansea City, Cheltenham T. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swansea City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 37 points from the 19 games they have played so far. Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City651015316
Cheltenham T.6213587

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swansea City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Swans. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Won 4 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.