FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic 27 Nov 2012

Last updated : 26 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic fixture

Oldham Athletic travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The last time the two teams met at Doncaster Rovers was just over four years ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2007/2008 Mon 24 Mar Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One
2007/2008 Sat 08 Dec Oldham Ath. 1 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2007/2008 Tue 27 Nov Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 2 Oldham Ath. F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Oldham Ath. 2 - 2 Doncaster Rvs. F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Tue 23 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 3 - 0 Oldham Ath. (Associate Members)
2006/2007 Sun 11 Mar Oldham Ath. 4 - 0 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2006/2007 Fri 06 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Oldham Athletic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Latics's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Doncaster Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 36 points from 19 games.

Oldham Athletic find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 19 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Doncaster Rovers 6 4 0 2 11 5 12
Oldham Athletic 6 3 0 3 7 8 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Oldham Athletic have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Doncaster Rovers may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Doncaster Rovers 9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Oldham Athletic 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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