FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Spireites have recorded 13 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in December 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 01 NovOldham Ath.0 - 1ChesterfieldASSM
2005/2006Sat 17 DecChesterfield1-1Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 20 AugOldham Ath.4 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 30 AprChesterfield1 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 07 DecOldham Ath.4 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 MayOldham Ath.2 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2003/2004Sat 22 NovChesterfield1 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Oldham Ath. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Latics, and 5 goals against.

Chesterfield find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 20 matches. Oldham Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 35 points from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield614110107
Oldham Ath.660014418

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Spireites of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Oldham Ath., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. 4 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.