Swindon Town 2-1 Notts County – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Swindon Town at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Swindon Town vs Notts County fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Swindon Town host Notts County at The County Ground in League Two, Regular Season - 41. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 29 March 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Swindon Town stand at 1W 4D 5L from 10 League Two matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: W D L L L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Swindon Town's home record at The County Ground: 3W 3D 4L from 10 League Two appearances (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — Swindon Town are significantly better at The County Ground than their overall form suggests.
Across all League Two games this season, Notts County have recorded 2W 1D 7L from 10 outings — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L D W L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 2.00. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Notts County have gone 2W 2D 6L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.80 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Swindon Town 0.70 PPG, Notts County 0.70 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, Swindon Town have won 0, Notts County 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 1 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 3 Oct 2023, ended 1–3 with Notts County winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Swindon Town in-play and half-time data (39 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Notts County in-play and half-time data (39 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 51%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Swindon Town 72% and Notts County 72% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Swindon Town 72% | Notts County 74%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Swindon Town 1.77 xG and Notts County 1.72 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Swindon Town attack 0.989 / defence 1.130 | Notts County attack 1.179 / defence 1.255. League average goals — home 1.424 / away 1.291. Notts County bring a strong defensive rating of 1.255 — this is suppressing Swindon Town's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 85 Swindon Town games / 39 Notts County games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Swindon Town 39% | Draw 23% | Notts County 37%. Fair-value odds: Swindon Town 2.56 | Draw 4.35 | Notts County 2.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 68% | BTTS probability 69% | Total xG 3.49. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 68% — a total xG of 3.49 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 69% reflects that both xG figures (1.77 / 1.72) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Swindon Town at 39% — marginal model lean. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Swindon Town offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.49 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 68% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.3 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 69% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Swindon Town 80% | Notts County 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Swindon Town vs Notts County | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 41 | Venue: The County Ground • Kick-off: Friday 29 Mar 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Swindon Town 39% | Draw 23% | Notts County 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 68% | BTTS 69% | xG Swindon Town 1.77 / Notts County 1.72 • Poisson strength factors: Swindon Town attack 0.989 / def 1.130 | Notts County attack 1.179 / def 1.255 | league avg home 1.424 / away 1.291 • Poisson stance: Swindon Town (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.77
Swindon Town xG
Expected Goals
1.72
Notts County xG
69%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
68%
Over 2.5
46%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Swindon Town vs Notts County kick off?
Swindon Town vs Notts County kicked off at 15:00 on Friday 29 March 2024 at The County Ground.
What was the final score in Swindon Town vs Notts County?
Swindon Town 2 - 1 Notts County.
Where is Swindon Town vs Notts County being played?
The match is being played at The County Ground.
What competition is Swindon Town vs Notts County part of?
Swindon Town vs Notts County is a Regular Season - 41 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Swindon Town vs Notts County?
Our statistical model gives Swindon Town a 39% chance of winning, Notts County a 37% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Swindon Town the favourite.
Will both teams score in Swindon Town vs Notts County?
Our model estimates a 69% probability that both Swindon Town and Notts County will score (BTTS).
Will Swindon Town vs Notts County have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 68%.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon Town and Notts County?
Record (1 meetings): Swindon Town 0W | Draws 0 | Notts County 1W.
What form are Swindon Town and Notts County in?
Swindon Town (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-L-L-L. Notts County (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Swindon Town's attack rating (0.99) and Notts County's defence rating (1.25), the model arrives at 1.77 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Notts County's attack versus Swindon Town's defence, projects 1.72 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 85/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.5%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.2%), 1-2 (8.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Swindon Town Win
39%
2.54
23%
4.28
37%
2.68
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.3%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.2%
Home win
1 – 2
8.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.77
Swindon Town xG
Total xG
3.49
1.72
Notts County xG
2.54
39%
Home win
4.28
23%
Draw
2.68
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
68%
Over 2.5
1.47
32%
Under 2.5
3.12
46%
Over 3.5
2.17
54%
Under 3.5
1.85
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
69%
BTTS Yes
1.46
31%
BTTS No
3.18
Clean Sheet
18%
5.58
17%
5.85
Win to Nil
7%
14.21
6%
15.67
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 5.4 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Swindon Town vs Notts County?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.5%.
How many goals are Swindon Town and Notts County expected to score?
The model projects 1.77 expected goals for Swindon Town and 1.72 for Notts County, a combined total of 3.49.
How confident is the prediction model for Swindon Town vs Notts County?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Swindon Town come into this having played 39 games, going 11W 11D 17L for 1.13 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-L-L-L.
On the other side, Notts County sit at 1.31 PPG from 39 outings (15W 6D 18L), a run that reads L-L-D-W-L across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Swindon Town on 1.13 PPG, Notts County on 1.31. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Swindon Town's home form reads 9W 4D 7L across 20 games on their own ground, a 1.55 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.13 PPG overall — Swindon Town are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Notts County have taken 1.00 points per game from 20 outings (5W 5D 10L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Swindon Town come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Swindon Town are averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.79 conceded per game recently; Notts County are on 1.95 scored and 1.90 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Swindon Town have seen both teams score in 72% of their recent games; Notts County in 72%.
Last 39 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Swindon Town
Current Season
Notts County
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Swindon Town and Notts County in coming into this match?
Swindon Town have gone 11W 11D 17L in their last 39 games (1.13 PPG), while Notts County have gone 15W 6D 18L in their last 39 (1.31 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Swindon Town at home or Notts County away?
Swindon Town's home record (1.55 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Swindon Town at home: 1.55 PPG; Notts County away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 27 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
Swindon Town's record when hosting Notts County specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Swindon Town
1
Draws
4
Notts County
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon Town and Notts County?
From 6 meetings on record, Swindon Town have won 1, Notts County have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Swindon Town and Notts County last play each other?
They last met on 27 January 2026, when Notts County 2-1 Swindon Town.
Who has won more matches between Swindon Town and Notts County?
Notts County have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Swindon Town are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 55% of the time.
Notts County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Swindon Town at 65%, Notts County at 70%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 65% for Swindon Town and 65% for Notts County. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 30% and 45% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Swindon Town home games / Notts County away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Swindon Town play Notts County?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 65% of Swindon Town's games and 70% of Notts County's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Swindon Town vs Notts County usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Swindon Town's matches and 65% of Notts County's.
Do Swindon Town and Notts County tend to score early?
Swindon Town have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Notts County in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Swindon Town edge out Notts County 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Swindon Town beat Notts County 2-1 at The County Ground, Regular Season - 41, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Swindon Town 1.77 xG and Notts County 1.72 xG, a combined 3.49. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Swindon Town attack 0.99 / defence 1.13 against Notts County attack 1.18 / defence 1.25, drawn from 85/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Swindon Town 39% | Draw 23% | Notts County 37%, with Swindon Town to win its most likely call at 39%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 68%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 87% and landed. Over 3.5 was 46% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 69% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 73% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Swindon Town 72%, Notts County 74%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 72%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Swindon Town's trading profile (39 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 72% of their matches — today it did.
Notts County's trading profile (39 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 72% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Swindon Town 1.13 PPG, Notts County 1.31 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Swindon Town win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.