FM Preview: Shrewsbury Town v Swindon Town 27 Aug 2011

Last updated : 26 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Shrewsbury Town v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town travel to take on Shrewsbury Town at Prostar Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 10 of the 25 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The last time the two teams met at Shrewsbury Town was just over four years ago, in October 2006, with Swindon Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Shrews in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2006/2007 Sat 31 Mar Swindon Town 2 - 1 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2006/2007 Sat 21 Oct Shrewsbury Tn. 1 - 2 Swindon Town League Two
1995/1996 Sat 27 Apr Shrewsbury Tn. 1 - 2 Swindon Town League Division Two
1995/1996 Sat 25 Nov Swindon Town 0 - 1 Shrewsbury Tn. League Division Two
1989/1990 Tue 03 Oct Swindon Town 3 - 1 Shrewsbury Tn. League Cup
1989/1990 Tue 19 Sep Shrewsbury Tn. 0 - 3 Swindon Town League Cup
1988/1989 Mon 01 May Swindon Town 1 - 0 Shrewsbury Tn. Second Division

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

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. The Shrews have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Shrewsbury Town see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 5 points from their 4 games played so far,

Swindon Town are currently lying in 19th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 3 from their 4 matches played.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Shrewsbury Town 6 3 2 1 10 7 11
Swindon Town 6 3 0 3 7 4 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Prostar Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Shrewsbury Town Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Swindon Town 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.

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