FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA pack their bags to visit Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 4 of the 20 games.

The previous match played between the two at Boundary Park was more than three years back, in August 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanBrighton & HA0 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 09 AugOldham Ath.1 - 3Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 09 FebOldham Ath.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 20 OctBrighton & HA3 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
1990/1991Sat 02 MarBrighton & HA1 - 2Oldham Ath.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 01 DecOldham Ath.6 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1989/1990Sat 03 MarBrighton & HA1 - 1Oldham Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Seagulls 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 Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Oldham Ath.'s total of 35 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Brighton & HA's 30 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.650113515
Brighton & HA63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Latics. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.