FootyMAD Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Cheltenham Town v Oxford United fixture

Cheltenham prepare to entertain Oxford United at Whaddon Road on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Robins won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Cheltenham and Oxford Utd at was just last season, in April 2002, with Cheltenham running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 13 AprCheltenham2-0Oxford UtdLD3
2001/2002Sat 24 NovOxford Utd3 - 0CheltenhamLD3

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 11 conceded.

Oxford Utd have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cheltenham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Three, picking up 11 points from their 7 games so far. Oxford Utd are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Three, with their 7 games giving them a return of 15 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham6312171410
Oxford Utd642010314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Oxford Utd Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
9 games since last defeat.