FM Preview: Oxford United v Cheltenham Town 26 Nov 2011

Last updated : 25 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Oxford United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham Town face a trip to Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, Robins have recorded 1 wins, and Oxford United have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2011, 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
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
2005/2006 Sat 03 Dec Cheltenham T. 1 - 1 Oxford Utd. F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Oxford United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the U's, with 6 goals against.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. Those games have seen the Robins pummel 11 goals, and let in 2.

Oxford United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 29 points from their 18 games so far.

Cheltenham Town are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 35 points from the 18 games they have played so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Oxford United 6 2 0 4 9 12 6
Cheltenham Town 6 4 0 2 6 4 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham Town are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Oxford United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Oxford United 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Cheltenham Town 6 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.

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