FM Preview: Exeter City v Swindon Town 29 Mar 2011

Last updated : 28 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Exeter City v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Exeter City at St James' Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 44 games played, Robins have recorded 13 wins, and Exeter City have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Swindon Town 0 - 0 Exeter City League One
2009/2010 Mon 12 Apr Swindon Town 1 - 1 Exeter City League One
2009/2010 Tue 06 Oct Exeter City 1-1 Swindon Town (Associate Members)
2009/2010 Tue 29 Sep Exeter City 1 - 1 Swindon Town League One
2004/2005 Tue 02 Nov Exeter City 1 - 2 Swindon Town (Associate Members)
2000/2001 Tue 05 Sep Exeter City 1 - 2 Swindon Town League Cup
2000/2001 Tue 22 Aug Swindon Town 1 - 1 Exeter City League Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Grecians have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Swindon Town is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Robins have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 49 points from their 38 games played so far,

Swindon Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 34 points from their 38 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Exeter City 6 2 1 3 7 12 7
Swindon Town 6 0 3 3 3 8 3

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Grecians, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Exeter City Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Swindon Town Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 16 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here