FM Preview: Oldham Athletic v Doncaster Rovers 26 Dec 2012

Last updated : 25 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Oldham Athletic v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Oldham Athletic prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Boundary Park on Wednesday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boundary Park was earlier this season, with Oldham Athletic running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 01 Dec Oldham Ath. 3-1 Doncaster Rvs. F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Tue 27 Nov Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 0 Oldham Ath. League One
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)

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Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Doncaster Rovers however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Rovers, and 8 goals against.

Oldham Athletic find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 23 matches.

Doncaster Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 40 points from 22 games.

Current overall team form

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

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Oldham Athletic 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

Team Sequences
Oldham Athletic 9 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Doncaster Rovers Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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