FootyMAD's Swindon Town match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Swindon Town at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Saddlers have recorded 10 wins, and Swindon Town have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWalsall2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2006/2007Sat 05 MaySwindon Town1 - 1WalsallLGE2
2006/2007Sat 09 DecWalsall0 - 2Swindon TownLGE2
2005/2006Tue 31 JanSwindon Town1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Sat 03 SepWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprSwindon Town1 - 2WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Mon 30 AugWalsall3 - 2Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 5 conceded.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Saddlers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Swindon Town's 43 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Walsall's total of 49 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town6222538
Walsall6222658

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Walsall only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at County Ground will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Walsall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.