FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Swindon Town v Torquay United fixture

Swindon Town play host to Torquay United at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 6 of the 40 games.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was more than a decade ago, in October 1992, as the Robins squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1992/1993Tue 06 OctSwindon Town3-2Torquay Utd.LC
1992/1993Wed 23 SepTorquay Utd.0 - 6Swindon TownLC
1986/1987Tue 02 SepTorquay Utd.2 - 3Swindon TownLC
1986/1987Tue 26 AugSwindon Town3 - 0Torquay Utd.LC
1985/1986Sat 28 DecTorquay Utd.0 - 1Swindon TownLGE2
1985/1986Tue 03 SepSwindon Town2 - 2Torquay Utd.LC
1985/1986Mon 26 AugSwindon Town2 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Torquay Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Gulls have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 24 points from their 15 games so far. Torquay Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 11 points from their 14 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town632110811
Torquay Utd.622211118

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swindon Town fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Robins. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 3 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Torquay Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.