FM Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Swansea City 22 Oct 2011

Last updated : 21 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Swansea City fixture

Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready to welcome Swansea City to Molineux at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Wolves have recorded 7 wins, and Swansea City have come away with 3 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Molineux was within the last three years, in October 2008, the Wolves carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2008/2009 Tue 28 Oct Wolves 2-1 Swansea City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Swansea City 3 - 1 Wolves Championship
2002/2003 Wed 11 Sep Swansea City 2 - 3 Wolves League Cup
1988/1989 Sat 22 Apr Wolves 1 - 1 Swansea City Third Division
1988/1989 Sat 24 Sep Swansea City 2 - 5 Wolves Third Division
1987/1988 Sat 23 Apr Wolves 2 - 0 Swansea City Fourth Division
1987/1988 Tue 03 Nov Swansea City 1 - 2 Wolves Fourth Division

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

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Swansea City is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Swans have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches.

Swansea City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 8 points from their 8 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 1 0 5 7 11 3
Swansea City 6 2 1 3 7 8 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Wolves will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Wolverhampton Wanderers 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Swansea City Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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