FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Scunthorpe United fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Liberty Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 5 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2005, the Swans carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 26 FebSwansea City2-1Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 11 DecScunthorpe U.1 - 0Swansea CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 MarSwansea City4 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 SepScunthorpe U.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 12 AprSwansea City1 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 23 NovScunthorpe U.2 - 0Swansea CityLGE2
2001/2002Tue 26 FebSwansea City2 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Swans have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.

Scunthorpe U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Iron's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca Cola League One, with their 19 games giving them a return of 38 points. Scunthorpe U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City641115613
Scunthorpe U.62138127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swansea City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Swans. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Scunthorpe U. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.