History of the Sheffield United v Swindon Town fixture
Sheffield United prepare to entertain Swindon Town at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 10 of the 13 contests.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was less than a year ago, in April 2013, with Sheffield United running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 2-0 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | Swindon Town | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 1999/2000 | Sun 07 May | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Swindon Town | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 23 Oct | Swindon Town | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 09 Jan | Swindon Town | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 08 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Swindon Town | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Mon 13 Apr | Swindon Town | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Robins's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Sheffield United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 19 matches.
Swindon Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet League One, picking up 30 from their 19 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Swindon Town | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Blades of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Swindon Town, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 3 games. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Swindon Town | 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here