FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2010 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Robins have recorded 7 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, with Swindon Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the O's 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 05 DecSwindon Town3 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Mon 13 AprSwindon Town0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 6 conceded.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 37 points from their 32 games played so far, Swindon Town's total of 59 points from their 31 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
Leyton Orient61411177
Swindon Town633015812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Robins out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Leyton Orient. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Swindon Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
10 games since last defeat.