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Last updated : 11 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Swansea City fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Swansea City at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 8 of the 35 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in October 2003, with Swansea City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the O's in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 19 OctSwansea City1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Tue 24 FebSwansea City2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 11 OctLeyton Orient1-2Swansea CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 19 AprLeyton Orient3 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 DecSwansea City0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 09 FebLeyton Orient2 - 2Swansea CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 20 OctSwansea City0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Swans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Swans, and 7 goals against.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 42 points from their 31 games played so far, Swansea City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 56 points from the 31 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient61145104
Swansea City6222978

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Leyton Orient's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Swansea City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Swansea City No win in the 2 most recent games.