History of the Oxford United v Chesterfield fixture
Chesterfield travel to take on Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Spireites have recorded 3 wins, and Oxford United have come away with 7 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Oxford United was more than a decade ago, in February 2000, the U's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 23 Nov | Chesterfield | 1 - 2 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 19 Feb | Oxford Utd. | 2-1 | Chesterfield | League Division Two |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 27 Nov | Chesterfield | 0 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division Two |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 20 Jan | Chesterfield | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division Two |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 12 Aug | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Chesterfield | League Division Two |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 07 May | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Chesterfield | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Tue 28 Sep | Chesterfield | 1 - 2 | Oxford Utd. | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Oxford United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.
The Spireites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Spireites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Oxford United's 58 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 42 games giving them a return of 81 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Spireites out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Oxford United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Oxford United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Chesterfield | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here