FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Gillingham fixture

Swindon Town are ready to welcome Gillingham to County Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 5 of the 42 games.

The previous match played between the two at County Ground was within the last three years, in October 2007, with Swindon Town annihilating their visitors 5-0 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:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugGillingham5 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Sat 26 AprGillingham1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Sat 06 OctSwindon Town5-0GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebSwindon Town1 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 14 JanGillingham3 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
1986/1987Fri 29 MaySwindon Town2 - 0GillinghamD2PO
1986/1987Mon 25 MaySwindon Town2 - 1GillinghamD2PO

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Gillingham are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Gills have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town's total of 38 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town6312101010
Gillingham6123685

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swindon Town fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Robins. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Gillingham Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.