FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Notts. County at Meadow Lane on Saturday 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 15 and win only 6 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2004, with Notts. County running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 15 DecNotts. County2 - 0Swindon TownFAC
2004/2005Sat 04 DecSwindon Town1 - 1Notts. CountyFAC
2003/2004Sat 24 JanNotts. County1 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 23 AugSwindon Town4 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarSwindon Town5 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
2002/2003Tue 29 OctNotts. County1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2001/2002Tue 22 JanSwindon Town1 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Robins, and 5 goals against.

Notts. County's total of 16 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Swindon Town are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 21 points from their 9 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County63219711
Swindon Town63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Notts. County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Swindon Town 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.