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Swindon Town vs Macclesfield

County Ground, Swindon4 August 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

Swindon Town
Macclesfield
Kick Off
Jermaine McGlashan9′
Half Time
46′
K. Arthur

assist: H. Smith

M. Doughty
48′
55′
K. Arthur
S. AlzateS. Twine
68′
Oliver Lancashire74′
82′
T. MarshM. Napa
M. SmithJ. McCourt
88′
88′
M. RoseK. Lowe
Lawrence Vigouroux90′
Jak McCourt90′
90′Harry Smith
M. Doughty

Penalty

90+6′
M. Doughty

Penalty

90+8′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Swindon Town deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Macclesfield's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Swindon Town field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Macclesfield's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Swindon Town start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Macclesfield averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Swindon TownPosition StrengthMacclesfield
Swindon Town
1GoalkeeperL. Vigouroux
6DefenderO. Lancashire
26DefenderD. Conroy
2DefenderK. Knoyle
31DefenderM. Taylor
7MidfielderJ. McGlashan
3MidfielderM. Doughty
16MidfielderM. Smith
11MidfielderS. Alzate
10MidfielderK. Anderson
17ForwardE. Adebayo
Macclesfield
12GoalkeeperR. Taylor
2DefenderJ. Hodgkiss
6DefenderJ. Grimes
5DefenderF. Kelleher
18DefenderC. Maycock
24MidfielderM. Rose
3MidfielderD. Fitzpatrick
23MidfielderD. Whitaker
22MidfielderK. Arthur
8ForwardT. Marsh
10ForwardH. Smith

Match Summary

Swindon Town defeated Macclesfield 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by K. Arthur 46′, M. Doughty 48′, K. Arthur 55′, M. Doughty 90′ (pen.), M. Doughty 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Swindon Town made 2 substitutions, Macclesfield made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Swindon Town vs Macclesfield Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Swindon Town
3
wins
Drawn
0
Macclesfield
3
wins
Total goals
15 · 2.5/match
Both scored
1/6 · 17%
Over 2.5
3/6 · 50%

Recent Form

Swindon Town

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Macclesfield

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Swindon Town dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Swindon Town5wins
0draws7 meetings
Macclesfield2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

57%

Games with 3+ goals

43%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (55%) — the odds may underestimate Swindon Town.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 56.6%Draw 26.5%Away 21.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.754.40
Max1.803.805.00
Market favourite:Swindon Town · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market54.9%25.4%19.7%
Public market54.3%26.1%19.6%

Swindon Town vs Macclesfield — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Swindon Town
Result vs. Market: Swindon Town (57%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Swindon TownHalf-time:00Macclesfield
13Shots6
6Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/09/11Macclesfield2–0Swindon Town3.40/3.41/2.09
27/01/07Swindon Town2–0Macclesfield1.70/3.40/4.32
23/12/06Macclesfield2–1Swindon Town3.00/3.24/2.14
21/01/12Swindon Town1–0Macclesfield1.38/4.53/8.18
14/09/19Swindon Town3–0Macclesfield1.57/4.34/5.75
05/01/19Macclesfield1–2Swindon Town2.99/3.21/2.51
04/08/18Swindon Town3–2Macclesfield1.77/3.78/4.76

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Swindon Town

W 200D 108L 142
Over 2.555
Goals scored677

Away Record: Macclesfield

W 121D 137L 193
Over 2.546
Goals scored494

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026