FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Oldham Athletic v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 MarBristol City0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 SepOldham Ath.1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarBristol City2 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 17 SepOldham Ath.1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2001/2002Sat 16 FebBristol City3 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 13 OctOldham Ath.0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 27 MarBristol City2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Latics's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oldham Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 12 points from their 13 games thus far. Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 16 points from their 12 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.60243132
Bristol City623112129

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Robins has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Oldham Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Bristol City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.