FootyMAD's Grimsby Town Stats

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Grimsby Town fixture

Swansea City play host to Grimsby Town at Vetch Field on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 3 of the 23 games.

The last time the two teams met at Swansea City was more than a decade ago, in February 1993, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctGrimsby Town1 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1992/1993Tue 09 FebGrimsby Town2 - 0Swansea CityFAC
1992/1993Tue 02 FebSwansea City0-0Grimsby TownFAC
1990/1991Sat 23 MarSwansea City0 - 0Grimsby TownLGE1
1990/1991Sat 06 OctGrimsby Town1 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
1983/1984Sat 14 AprGrimsby Town3 - 0Swansea CityCHMP
1983/1984Sat 19 NovSwansea City0 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Grimsby Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Mariners's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Swansea City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 56 points from the 32 games they have played so far. Grimsby Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City6213887
Grimsby Town62048136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are not exactly setting the world alight at Vetch Field at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Grimsby Town in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea CityLatest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Grimsby Town4 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.