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Chesterfield play host to Oxford United at Recreation Ground on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, winning 7 and drawing 5 of the 13 games played.
The last time the two teams met at Chesterfield was more than a decade ago, in November 1999, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 1999/2000 | Sat 19 Feb | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 27 Nov | Chesterfield | 0-0 | Oxford Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 20 Jan | Chesterfield | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 12 Aug | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 07 May | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 1982/1983 | Tue 28 Sep | Chesterfield | 1 - 2 | Oxford Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1981/1982 | Sat 27 Mar | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Chesterfield have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 20 goals for the Spireites, with 13 goals against.
In complete contrast to Chesterfield, Oxford Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the U's have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 17 games giving them a return of 35 points. Oxford Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 13 |
| Oxford Utd. | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Chesterfield fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Spireites. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Chesterfield | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Oxford Utd. | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 6 away matches. An overall losing run of 5 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |