FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Bristol City fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Bristol City at Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Swans have recorded 13 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was just last season, in September 2005, with Swansea City annihilating their visitors 7-1 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:
2005/2006Sat 28 JanBristol City1 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSwansea City7-1Bristol CityLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Swans in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Swansea City's total of 30 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Bristol City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 32 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City640211512
Bristol City64029512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are starting to turn Liberty Stadium 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:
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Bristol City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.