FM Preview: Peterborough United v Oldham Athletic 11 Sep 2010

Last updated : 10 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Oldham Athletic fixture

Oldham Ath. face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 15 games played, Latics have recorded 3 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprOldham Ath.1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2008/2009Sat 13 DecPeterborough2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 22 JanPeterborough1 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 28 DecOldham Ath.2 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Sat 10 AprOldham Ath.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Sat 04 OctPeterborough2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 04 JanOldham Ath.0 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Posh, with 7 goals against.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Latics's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Peterborough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 9 points from 5 games. Oldham Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 5 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6402141012
Oldham Ath.6132656

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Won 4 successive home games.
16 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.