FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Bury fixture

Swindon Town play host to Bury at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 3 of the 21 games.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was just over four years ago, in December 2001, with Swindon Town running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 29 DecSwindon Town3-1BuryLGE1
2001/2002Mon 27 AugBury0 - 3Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Sat 27 JanSwindon Town3 - 0BuryLGE1
2000/2001Sat 23 DecBury1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
1998/1999Sat 30 JanSwindon Town1 - 1BuryCHMP
1998/1999Mon 31 AugBury3 - 0Swindon TownCHMP
1997/1998Sat 28 FebBury1 - 0Swindon TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Bury however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Shakers, and 10 goals against.

Swindon Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 34 points from the 18 games they have played so far. Bury lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 26 from their 18 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town6303769
Bury641111813

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Swindon Town only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Bury Undefeated in last 5 away games.