FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Seagulls have recorded 4 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, 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:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebBrighton & HA1 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 12 JanOldham Ath.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sat 28 AprBrighton & HA1 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 DecOldham Ath.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 10 JanBrighton & HA0 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 09 AugOldham Ath.1 - 3Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 09 FebOldham Ath.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Brighton & HA is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Seagulls have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Oldham Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 34 points from 18 games. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 18 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.63128810
Brighton & HA61147114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Seagulls are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Oldham Ath.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Brighton & HA Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.