FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Swindon Town v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Fri 26 DecRushden & D.2 - 0Swindon TownLD2

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Rushden & D. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Diamonds have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town's total of 45 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division Two. Rushden & D.'s 39 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town642011614
Rushden & D.631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town may be coming up against a decent side in Rushden & D., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Robins. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Rushden & D. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.