FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Swindon Town 19 Feb 2013

Last updated : 18 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Tranmere Rovers v Swindon Town fixture

Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Swindon Town at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 6 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was two seasons ago, in May 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Fri 21 Dec Swindon Town 5 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2010/2011 Sat 07 May Tranmere Rvs. 0-2 Swindon Town League One
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Swindon Town 0 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr Swindon Town 3 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Tranmere Rvs. 1 - 4 Swindon Town League One
2008/2009 Sat 28 Feb Tranmere Rvs. 1 - 0 Swindon Town League One
2008/2009 Sat 09 Aug Swindon Town 3 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 3 against.

Tranmere Rovers's total of 56 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Swindon Town's total of 55 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Tranmere Rovers 6 2 0 4 5 7 6
Swindon Town 6 2 4 0 6 3 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Tranmere Rovers are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Tranmere Rovers Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Swindon Town Undefeated in last 5 away games.
12 games since last defeat.

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