FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Southampton fixture

Swindon Town play host to Southampton at County Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Robins have recorded 6 wins, and Southampton have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was more than a decade ago, in February 1996, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
1995/1996Wed 28 FebSouthampton2 - 0Swindon TownFAC
1995/1996Sat 17 FebSwindon Town1-1SouthamptonFAC
1993/1994Sat 18 DecSwindon Town2 - 1SouthamptonPREM
1993/1994Wed 25 AugSouthampton5 - 1Swindon TownPREM
1989/1990Tue 16 JanSouthampton4 - 2Swindon TownLGEC
1989/1990Wed 29 NovSwindon Town0 - 0SouthamptonLGEC
1986/1987Wed 08 OctSwindon Town0 - 0SouthamptonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 2 conceded.

The away form of Southampton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Saints have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 1 points from their 2 games thus far. Southampton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 2 games have yielded only -9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town62319109
Southampton61237115

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Southampton is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town No sequences of note
Southampton Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.