FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 15 JanSwindon Town2 - 2BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 SepBlackpool1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 31 JanBlackpool2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugSwindon Town2 - 2BlackpoolLGE1
2002/2003Wed 22 JanSwindon Town1 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugBlackpool0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2001/2002Sat 30 MarSwindon Town1 - 0BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Seasiders have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Swindon Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Robins have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Blackpool are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 2 points from their 3 games thus far. Swindon Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 3 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool61235105
Swindon Town62137127

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Blackpool Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Swindon Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.