FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hartlepool United v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2008, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw 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 17 OctSwindon Town0 - 2Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 24 FebSwindon Town0 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Fri 03 OctHartlepool U.3 - 3Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 DecSwindon Town2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 SepHartlepool U.1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 FebSwindon Town0 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 05 AugHartlepool U.0 - 1Swindon TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Pools's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Hartlepool U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 39 points from 37 matches. Swindon Town's total of 67 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.6213997
Swindon Town6222478

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Hartlepool U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Swindon Town 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.