FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Swans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 17 and win only 5 of the 28 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2006, the Robins carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 26 NovSwansea City0 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
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 21 JanSwansea City0 - 1Bristol CityASSM

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Swans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 75 points from the 40 games they have played so far. Swansea City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 61 from their 40 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City64119513
Swansea City64118413

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Swansea City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.