FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 11 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Swansea City at Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saddlers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 12 and win only 3 of the 20 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 24 JanSwansea City2 - 2WalsallASSM
2005/2006Sat 27 AugWalsall2 - 5Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 20 JanWalsall5 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 26 DecSwansea City3 - 1WalsallLGE1
1995/1996Tue 27 FebSwansea City2 - 1WalsallLGE1
1995/1996Sat 09 SepWalsall4 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1991/1992Tue 27 AugWalsall0 - 1Swansea CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Walsall is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Saddlers have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swansea City's total of 59 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 38 points from their 34 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City624010810
Walsall60332103

FootyMad's prediction ...

Saddlers are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Swansea City. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Walsall Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.