FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Walsall have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2005, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 31 JanSwindon Town1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Sat 03 SepWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprSwindon Town1 - 2WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Mon 30 AugWalsall3 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Mon 01 JanWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Sat 26 AugSwindon Town1 - 4WalsallLGE1
1999/2000Sat 04 DecSwindon Town1 - 1WalsallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Saddlers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Walsall are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 47 points. Swindon Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 37 points from the 20 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall64116313
Swindon Town64028612

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Swindon Town on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Robins. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Walsall 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Swindon Town 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.