FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic fixture

Doncaster Rvs. prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Earth Stadium on Friday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Rovers have a healthy record in the fixture, winning 7 from 13 meetings.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Earth Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 29 AprDoncaster Rvs.1-0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Sun 13 NovOldham Ath.0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 15 JanOldham Ath.1 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 SepDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
1966/1967Fri 10 MarDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
1966/1967Sat 18 FebOldham Ath.1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1962/1963Sat 16 MarOldham Ath.4 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Latics's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Doncaster Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches. Oldham Ath.'s 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.6051685
Oldham Ath.642011414

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Doncaster Rvs.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Oldham Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.