FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Oldham Athletic fixture

Exeter City play host to Oldham Athletic at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Grecians are clearly on top, winning 63.64% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was well over fifteen years ago, back in September 1992, with Oldham Ath. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Grecians in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecOldham Ath.2 - 0Exeter CityLGE1
1992/1993Wed 07 OctOldham Ath.0 - 0Exeter CityLGEC
1992/1993Tue 22 SepExeter City0-1Oldham Ath.LGEC
1970/1971Sat 19 DecExeter City0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE2
1970/1971Sat 22 AugOldham Ath.2 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
1969/1970Sat 07 MarExeter City0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE2
1969/1970Sat 22 NovOldham Ath.1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Oldham Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Latics have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 31 points from their 33 games thus far. Oldham Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 32 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City6024492
Oldham Ath.6204486

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Exeter City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.