FM Preview: Swindon Town v Leyton Orient 23 Oct 2010

Last updated : 22 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Swindon Town at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, O's have recorded 8 wins, and Swindon Town have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Leyton Orient inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Robins in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 10 AugSwindon Town1 - 2Leyton OrientLGEC
2009/2010Sat 27 FebLeyton Orient0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2009/2010Sat 05 DecSwindon Town3 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Mon 13 AprSwindon Town0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Fri 26 DecLeyton Orient1 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Tue 11 MarLeyton Orient2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Tue 06 NovSwindon Town1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Swindon Town, Leyton Orient are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The O's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Swindon Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 12 matches. Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town630312119
Leyton Orient6231329

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Robins, as the O's have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Leyton Orient Not won in previous 4 away matches.