FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2010 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 23 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 just last season, in December 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:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctBrighton & HA0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 18 AprBrighton & HA3 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Oldham Ath. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 35 matches. Brighton & HA see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 41 points from their 36 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.6222668
Brighton & HA63218311

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Seagulls has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Oldham Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Brighton & HA Undefeated in last 5 away games.