FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town pack their bags to visit Bournemouth at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 27 and win only 6 of the 50 games.

The previous match played between the two at Dean Court was within the last three years, in September 2005, the Cherries carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 22 SepSwindon Town4 - 1BournemouthLGE1
2005/2006Sat 21 JanSwindon Town4 - 2BournemouthLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepBournemouth2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 05 MarSwindon Town0 - 3BournemouthLGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 DecBournemouth2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 03 JanSwindon Town2 - 1BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Mon 25 AugBournemouth2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Cherries have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Robins have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bournemouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 19 points from their 22 games thus far. Swindon Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 29 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth62048126
Swindon Town63037119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Robins out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bournemouth. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Swindon Town 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.