FM Preview: Swindon Town v Walsall 17 Apr 2010

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History of the Swindon Town v Walsall fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Walsall at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Robins have recorded 21 wins, and Walsall have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in January 2009, as the Robins squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2009/2010Sat 19 SepWalsall1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2008/2009Tue 27 JanSwindon Town3-2WalsallLGE1
2008/2009Sat 29 NovWalsall2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Sat 23 FebSwindon Town0 - 3WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWalsall2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2006/2007Sat 05 MaySwindon Town1 - 1WalsallLGE2
2006/2007Sat 09 DecWalsall0 - 2Swindon TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Walsall is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Saddlers have hit 6 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town's total of 77 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 54 points from their 42 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town63219511
Walsall62139127

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Walsall is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.