FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Swansea City fixture

Brentford play host to Swansea City at Griffin Park at lunchtime on Monday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 6 of the 36 games.

The last time the two teams met at Brentford was back in August 2000, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Tue 01 MaySwansea City6 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2000/2001Wed 14 FebSwansea City2 - 3BrentfordASSM
2000/2001Sat 19 AugBrentford0-0Swansea CityLGE1
1998/1999Tue 04 MayBrentford4 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1998/1999Tue 16 FebSwansea City2 - 1BrentfordLGE2
1995/1996Sat 23 MarBrentford0 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
1995/1996Tue 12 MarSwansea City2 - 1BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola League One, and have accumulated 40 points from the 22 games they have played so far. Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca Cola League One, with their 22 games giving them a return of 42 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford642013614
Swansea City632113611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Swansea City. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Swansea City Not won in previous 2 away matches.