FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City travel to take on Swansea City at City Of Swansea Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Robins have recorded 4 wins, and Swansea City have come away with 12 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Swansea City was just over four years ago, in October 2000, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 13 AugBristol City4 - 1Swansea CityLGEC
2000/2001Sat 03 FebBristol City3 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 31 OctSwansea City2 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
1996/1997Tue 26 NovBristol City1 - 0Swansea CityFAC
1996/1997Sat 16 NovSwansea City1 - 1Bristol CityFAC
1995/1996Sat 02 MarSwansea City2 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1995/1996Tue 26 DecBristol City1 - 0Swansea CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. The Swans have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Swansea City's total of 12 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Bristol City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City630313129
Bristol City61238115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Swansea City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 15 .
Bristol City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.