FootyMAD's Swindon Town match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Swindon Town at County Ground on Tuesday 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 10 and win only 2 of the 16 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2005, when they played out a goalless draw 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 02 OctSwansea City2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2005/2006Tue 11 AprSwansea City2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecSwindon Town0 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 17 MarSwindon Town1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 17 OctSwansea City0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
1995/1996Sat 10 FebSwansea City0 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
1995/1996Wed 10 JanSwindon Town3 - 0Swansea CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Robins's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The Swans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Swans, and 5 goals against.

Swindon Town's 30 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 21 games giving them a return of 43 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town62136117
Swansea City651020616

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Swindon Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Swansea City Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.