FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stockport County v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town pack their bags to visit Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 7 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Edgeley Park was within the last three years, in October 2004, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 26 AugSwindon Town2 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 29 JanSwindon Town3 - 0Stockport Co.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctStockport Co.3 - 3Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 14 FebStockport Co.2 - 4Swindon TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 11 OctSwindon Town1 - 2Stockport Co.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 18 JanStockport Co.2 - 5Swindon TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 31 AugSwindon Town0 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Stockport County could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Hatters have smashed 11 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 0.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stockport Co.'s total of 59 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Swindon Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 64 points from the 34 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stockport Co.66008018
Swindon Town6222548

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Stockport Co. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stockport Co. Won 8 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 8 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 17 .
Swindon Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.