FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Oldham Athletic fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Seagulls have recorded 11 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in February 2008, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecOldham Ath.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Seagulls's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Oldham Ath.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Latics have hit 10 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 42 points from their 42 games thus far. Oldham Ath.'s 61 points from 43 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
Brighton & HA6213587
Oldham Ath.6033593

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Withdean Stadium for the Seagulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Oldham Ath. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.