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Last updated : 25 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Reading at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Swans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 20 and win only 8 of the 33 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2008, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugSwansea City0 - 0ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Sat 17 JanSwansea City2 - 0ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Sat 27 SepReading4 - 0Swansea CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 28 AugSwansea City0 - 1ReadingLGEC
2005/2006Tue 23 AugReading3 - 1Swansea CityLGEC
2004/2005Mon 17 JanSwansea City0 - 1ReadingFAC
2004/2005Sat 08 JanReading1 - 1Swansea CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Reading's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Royals have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Swansea City's away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Swans's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Reading are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches. Swansea City's total of 35 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6222998
Swansea City63126610

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 Madejski Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Swansea City Last drawn game 4 outings ago.