FM Preview: Swindon Town v Hartlepool United 09 Feb 2013

Last updated : 08 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Swindon Town v Hartlepool United fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Robins have recorded 7 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was two seasons ago, in April 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Hartlepool U. 0 - 0 Swindon Town League One
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

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Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, Robins have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 2.

Hartlepool United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Pools's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Swindon Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 54 points from 30 games.

Hartlepool United find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 29 games have yielded only 19 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Swindon Town 6 3 3 0 9 2 12
Hartlepool United 6 3 1 2 10 8 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town may be coming up against a decent side in Hartlepool United, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Robins. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Swindon Town Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Hartlepool United Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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