FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 12 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Leyton Orient fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at County Ground on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 6 of the 35 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in November 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Fri 26 DecLeyton Orient1 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Leyton Orient however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Swindon Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 48 points from their 42 matches. Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 52 points from their 42 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town641113613
Leyton Orient64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Leyton Orient 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.