History of the Swindon Town v Sheffield United fixture
Swindon Town play host to Sheffield United at County Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Robins have recorded 7 wins, and Sheffield United have come away with 2 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was more than a decade ago, in October 1999, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999/2000 | Sun 07 May | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Swindon Town | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 23 Oct | Swindon Town | 2-2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 09 Jan | Swindon Town | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 08 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Swindon Town | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Mon 13 Apr | Swindon Town | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 13 Dec | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Swindon Town | League Division One |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 01 Feb | Swindon Town | 2 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Swindon Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 8 conceded.
The away form of Sheffield United however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The The Blades have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.
Swindon Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 25 points from their 15 games so far.
Sheffield United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 31 points from the 15 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Sheffield United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Swindon Town | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Sheffield United | 5 successive away victories. 6 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here