FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Swindon Town v Chesterfield fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Chesterfield at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 61.11% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in January 2003, with Swindon Town running out comfortable 3-0 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:
2003/2004Sat 18 OctChesterfield3 - 0Swindon TownLD2
2002/2003Sat 04 JanSwindon Town3-0ChesterfieldLD2
2002/2003Tue 13 AugChesterfield2 - 4Swindon TownLD2
2001/2002Tue 26 FebSwindon Town2 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
2001/2002Sat 22 SepChesterfield4 - 0Swindon TownLD2
1995/1996Tue 23 AprChesterfield1 - 3Swindon TownLD2
1995/1996Sat 09 SepSwindon Town1 - 1ChesterfieldLD2

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 8 conceded.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Spireites have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swindon Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 51 points from 31 games. Chesterfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town642015814
Chesterfield641112913

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Chesterfield 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.