FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Robins have recorded 4 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 31 JanOldham Ath.0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2008/2009Sat 25 OctSwindon Town2 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 05 AprSwindon Town3 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 26 FebOldham Ath.2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2005/2006Sat 10 DecOldham Ath.2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2005/2006Tue 09 AugSwindon Town2 - 3Oldham Ath.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 05 FebOldham Ath.1 - 2Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Latics have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Swindon Town's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Robins's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Oldham Ath.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Swindon Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.6222568
Swindon Town63219911

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. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Swindon Town 4 games since last defeat.