FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 06 May 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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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 63.16% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in February 2004, with Swindon Town running out comfortable 2-0 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:
2004/2005Sat 27 NovChesterfield1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 21 FebSwindon Town2-0ChesterfieldLGE1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctChesterfield3 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 04 JanSwindon Town3 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2002/2003Tue 13 AugChesterfield2 - 4Swindon TownLGE1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebSwindon Town2 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2001/2002Sat 22 SepChesterfield4 - 0Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Spireites's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Swindon Town's 62 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Chesterfield find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 56 points from their 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town61233105
Chesterfield6114364

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Chesterfield. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town No sequences of note
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.