FM Preview: Hartlepool United v Swindon Town 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hartlepool United v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town pack their bags to visit Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 13 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was within the last three years, in August 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Swindon Town 1 - 1 Hartlepool U. League One
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Hartlepool U. 2-2 Swindon Town League One
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Hartlepool U. 0 - 1 Swindon Town League One
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Swindon Town 0 - 2 Hartlepool U. League One
2008/2009 Tue 24 Feb Swindon Town 0 - 1 Hartlepool U. League One
2008/2009 Fri 03 Oct Hartlepool U. 3 - 3 Swindon Town League One
2007/2008 Sat 22 Dec Swindon Town 2 - 1 Hartlepool U. League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Swindon Town's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hartlepool United 6 1 2 3 6 12 5
Swindon Town 6 3 1 2 11 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Swindon Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Victoria Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hartlepool United Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Swindon Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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