History of the Colchester United v Swindon Town fixture
Swindon Town face a trip to Colchester United at Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Community Stadium was just last season, in December 2011, with Swindon Town inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the U's in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 02 Oct | Swindon Town | 0 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Colchester U. | 0-1 | Swindon Town | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Swindon Town | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Colchester U. | 3 - 0 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Swindon Town | 1 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 10 Mar | Colchester U. | 3 - 2 | Swindon Town | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While U's have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Swindon Town however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Robins have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.
Colchester United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 24 matches.
Swindon Town's total of 39 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester United | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Robins have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Community Stadium with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Colchester United | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Latest 6 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Swindon Town | 9 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here