FM Preview: Swindon Town v Colchester United 13 Nov 2010

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History of the Swindon Town v Colchester United fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Colchester United at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 7 of the 33 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprColchester U.3 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2009/2010Sat 12 SepSwindon Town1-1Colchester U.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 10 MarColchester U.3 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2008/2009Sat 23 AugSwindon Town1 - 3Colchester U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarColchester U.1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2005/2006Mon 26 DecSwindon Town1 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 01 JanSwindon Town0 - 3Colchester U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Robins's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Colchester U. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Swindon Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 15 matches. Colchester U. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 26 points from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town613214146
Colchester U.6411111013

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Colchester U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Colchester U. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.