FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 04 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Spireites will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 18 and win only 3 of the 28 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Chesterfield inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Latics in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecChesterfield2 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Chesterfield is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Spireites have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 0 in reply.

Oldham Ath.'s total of 72 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Chesterfield are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 47 points from their 45 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.6222678
Chesterfield6213547

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Latics, as the Spireites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Chesterfield Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.