SWINDON TOWN MATCH PREVIEW FROM FootyMAD

Last updated : 13 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Swindon Town fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Swindon Town at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Whites have won an impressive 6 of the 9 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in November 2007, with the Whites carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 13 SepSwindon Town1 - 3Leeds Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 MarSwindon Town0 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 17 NovLeeds Utd.2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Tue 21 SepLeeds Utd.1 - 0Swindon TownLGEC
2003/2004Wed 24 SepLeeds Utd.2 - 2Swindon TownLGEC
1993/1994Sat 07 MaySwindon Town0 - 5Leeds Utd.PREM
1993/1994Sat 27 NovLeeds Utd.3 - 0Swindon TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, the Whites have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, conceding just 3.

In complete contrast to Leeds, Swindon Town are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds' total of 59 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Swindon Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 35 points from their 35 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.632112711
Swindon Town61239105

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's good news for Leeds fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Won 6 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Swindon TownLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.