FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City pack their bags to visit Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Swans have recorded 6 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 14 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Glanford Park Stadium was more than three years back, in August 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:
2009/2010Tue 25 AugSwansea City1 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGEC
2006/2007Tue 20 FebSwansea City0 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 08 AugScunthorpe U.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 6 conceded.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Scunthorpe U. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 14 matches. Swansea City's 19 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.62047146
Swansea City63306212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Scunthorpe U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Swansea City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
9 games since last defeat.