FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Oldham Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Milton Keynes travel to take on Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The last time the two teams met at Oldham Ath. was more than a decade ago, in August 1993, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1993/1994Tue 26 AprWimbledon3 - 0Oldham Ath.PREM
1993/1994Sat 28 AugOldham Ath.1 - 1WimbledonPREM
1992/1993Sat 03 AprOldham Ath.6 - 2WimbledonPREM
1992/1993Sat 12 DecWimbledon5 - 2Oldham Ath.PREM
1991/1992Sat 29 FebOldham Ath.0 - 1WimbledonPREM
1991/1992Sat 07 DecWimbledon2 - 1Oldham Ath.PREM
1985/1986Sat 11 JanOldham Ath.2 - 1WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic 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 16 goals for the Latics, with 9 goals against.

Milton Keynes have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Oldham Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches. Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 1 points from their 4 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.621311127
Milton Keynes6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

Milton Keynes have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Oldham Ath. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Milton Keynes 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.