FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Darlington v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town travel to take on Darlington at 96.6 TFM Darlington Arena on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 8 games.

The last time the two teams met at Darlington was well over fifteen years ago, back in September 1990, with Darlington running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1990/1991Tue 09 OctSwindon Town4 - 0DarlingtonLGEC
1990/1991Tue 25 SepDarlington3 - 0Swindon TownLGEC
1986/1987Wed 22 AprSwindon Town1 - 0DarlingtonLGE1
1986/1987Sat 25 OctDarlington0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
1984/1985Sun 28 AprSwindon Town1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
1984/1985Sun 02 DecDarlington1 - 0Swindon TownLGE2
1983/1984Tue 17 AprSwindon Town1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Quakers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Darlington are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 6 points from 3 games. Swindon Town are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 9 points from their 3 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington631211810
Swindon Town63216511

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Swindon Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at 96.6 TFM Darlington Arena will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Swindon Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.