FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 04 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Walsall fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Walsall at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Robins have recorded 20 wins, and Walsall have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in January 2006, the Robins 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:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecWalsall0 - 2Swindon TownLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. The Robins have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Saddlers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Swindon Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 84 points from the 45 games they have played so far. Walsall are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 45 games giving them a return of 88 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town63215211
Walsall65019515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town are starting to turn County Ground into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Walsall Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.