FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 07 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Swans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 14 and win only 6 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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 18 FebScunthorpe U.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Tue 06 DecSwansea City2 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United 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, 8 to 6.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Swans, and 9 goals against.

Scunthorpe U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Swansea City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 0 points from their 1 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.6222558
Swansea City62311279

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Swansea City only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Glanford Park Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Swansea City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.