FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Walsall fixture

Swindon Town play host to Walsall at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, Robins have recorded 18 wins, and Walsall have come away with 9 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was just over four years ago, in August 2000, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Mon 30 AugWalsall3 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Mon 01 JanWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Sat 26 AugSwindon Town1-4WalsallLGE1
1999/2000Sat 04 DecSwindon Town1 - 1WalsallCHMP
1999/2000Sat 07 AugWalsall0 - 0Swindon TownCHMP
1995/1996Sat 09 MarSwindon Town1 - 1WalsallLGE1
1995/1996Sat 23 DecWalsall0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1

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 12 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Walsall are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Saddlers have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swindon Town's 57 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 41 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town61237135
Walsall60154111

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.