FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Leyton Orient at Matchroom Stadium on Friday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 17 and win only 6 of the 33 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the O's carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2007/2008Tue 11 MarLeyton Orient2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Tue 06 NovSwindon Town1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
1999/2000Tue 24 AugLeyton Orient1 - 1Swindon TownLGEC
1999/2000Tue 10 AugSwindon Town0 - 1Leyton OrientLGEC
1990/1991Mon 21 JanSwindon Town1 - 0Leyton OrientFAC
1990/1991Sat 05 JanLeyton Orient1 - 1Swindon TownFAC
1986/1987Tue 09 DecSwindon Town3 - 0OrientASSM

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Swindon Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Robins have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 21 matches. Swindon Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6231659
Swindon Town60338113

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the O's, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Swindon Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 10 most recent games.