Match Preview: Swindon Town vs Crawley Town
Form Guide…
A goalless draw at Hartlepool United was our 1000th in league football, signalling a frustrating start to League One, particularly after Tommy Miller missed a penalty. The draw makes it four league and cup matches without tasting defeat. At the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 26 league and cup matches, a run stretching back to a 1-3 defeat by Southampton on the 30th August 2011.
Crawley Town stormed to a 3-0 victory over relegated Scunthorpe on Saturday which moved the Red Devils to the top of League One, alphabetically. Crawley are unbeaten in a run of 9 away league and cup matches, last beaten on their travels 2-1 at Shrewsbury on 27th February 2012.
Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk Head-to-Head…
In all League, FA Cup and Football League competitions, Town have faced Crawley Town on 4 occasions, winning 2, drawing 1 and defeated once; scoring 9 and conceding 4.
At the County Ground, Swindon have 1 victory – a 3-0 win in League Two on 14th February 2012 – and one defeat in an FA Cup Second Round replay which Town lost 2-3 after extra time.
Both matches in League Two last season ended in dominant 3-0 victories for Swindon.
Swindon-town-fc.co.uk History Book…
Perhaps one of Swindon’s newest rivals given our recent history, the first meeting between the two sides was a friendly back on 23rd July 2005. Conference side Crawley were beaten 4-3 at Broadfield Stadium thanks to an unlikely brace each from Jamie Cureton and Michael Pook.
Swindon-town-fc.co.uk Memorable Match… Swindon 3 Crawley 0 | League Two | 14th February 2012
Town leapfrogged Crawley to move up to 4th in League Two with a superb 3-0 victory at the County Ground.
Luke Rooney reacted quickest to pick up a loose ball after a free kick to fire Town one ahead. Early in the second half, Billy Bodin scored his first goal at home, shooting long from outside the box. The third was a straightforward poachers effort from Paul Benson.
My prediction…
2-0 to Swindon and a double from Andy Williams, what about your prediction..?
Come on You Reds!
unfortunately no stats this week…
The Washbag 