FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City travel to take on Plymouth Argyle at Home Park at tea-time on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Swans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 21 and win only 8 of the 39 games.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was back in September 2001, over five years ago, with Plymouth Arg. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 05 FebSwansea City0 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 11 SepPlymouth Arg.3 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 15 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Tue 28 DecSwansea City1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 24 AprSwansea City2 - 3Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1998/1999Tue 10 NovPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE2
1994/1995Mon 17 AprPlymouth Arg.2 - 1Swansea CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Swansea City however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Swans's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches. Swansea City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6123795
Swansea City640211612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swans have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Home Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Swansea City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.