FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Swans have recorded 3 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 27 JanSwansea City4 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 30 SepPreston N.E.0 - 2Swansea CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 24 JanSwansea City2 - 1Preston N.E.FAC
1992/1993Tue 27 AprSwansea City2 - 0Preston N.E.LGE1
1992/1993Tue 09 MarPreston N.E.1 - 3Swansea CityLGE1
1991/1992Tue 31 MarPreston N.E.1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 14 SepSwansea City2 - 2Preston N.E.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the North End, with 6 goals against.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Swans's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Preston N.E.'s total of 9 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Swansea City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 5 from their 5 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.642014414
Swansea City6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Swansea City not hitting the right notes away from home at the moment, the Madmen safely assumes that Preston N.E. will ease to victory over the Swans. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Swansea City 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.