FM Preview: Cheltenham Town v Oxford United 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Cheltenham Town v Oxford United fixture

Cheltenham Town prepare to entertain Oxford United at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in September 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Oxford Utd. 1 - 3 Cheltenham T. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Oxford Utd. 1 - 1 Cheltenham T. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 28 Sep Cheltenham T. 1-1 Oxford Utd. League Two
2005/2006 Sat 18 Feb Oxford Utd. 1 - 1 Cheltenham T. League Two
2005/2006 Tue 20 Dec Cheltenham T. 2 - 1 Oxford Utd. (Associate Members)
2005/2006 Tue 13 Dec Oxford Utd. 1 - 2 Cheltenham T. F.A. Cup
2005/2006 Tue 06 Dec Cheltenham T. 1 - 2 Oxford Utd. League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Robins have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Oxford United's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Cheltenham Town's total of 64 points from their 38 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Oxford United's total of 61 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cheltenham Town 6 1 1 4 5 11 4
Oxford United 6 3 2 1 9 6 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Whaddon Road for the Robins and the Madmen are unable to see past Oxford United claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cheltenham Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Oxford United Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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