FM Preview: Swindon Town v Sheffield United 06 Nov 2012

Last updated : 05 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Swindon Town v Sheffield United fixture

Sheffield United travel to take on Swindon Town at County Ground on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, The Blades have recorded 2 wins, and Swindon Town have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was more than a decade ago, in October 1999, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
1999/2000 Sun 07 May Sheff. Utd. 2 - 2 Swindon Town League Division One
1999/2000 Sat 23 Oct Swindon Town 2-2 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
1998/1999 Sat 09 Jan Swindon Town 2 - 2 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
1998/1999 Sat 08 Aug Sheff. Utd. 2 - 1 Swindon Town League Division One
1997/1998 Mon 13 Apr Swindon Town 1 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
1997/1998 Sat 13 Dec Sheff. Utd. 2 - 1 Swindon Town League Division One
1996/1997 Sat 01 Feb Swindon Town 2 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Sheffield United however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The The Blades have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Swindon Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 25 points from their 15 games so far.

Sheffield United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 31 points from the 15 games they have played so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Swindon Town 6 2 2 2 11 8 8
Sheffield United 6 5 1 0 9 2 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheffield United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Swindon Town. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Swindon Town Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Sheffield United 5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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