FM Preview: Sheffield United v Oldham Athletic 13 Oct 2012

Last updated : 12 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sheffield United v Oldham Athletic fixture

Oldham Athletic face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 21 out of 27 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Oldham Athletic inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the The Blades in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Sheff. Utd. 2-3 Oldham Ath. League One
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Oldham Ath. 0 - 2 Sheff. Utd. League One
1996/1997 Sat 28 Dec Sheff. Utd. 2 - 2 Oldham Ath. League Division One
1996/1997 Sat 07 Sep Oldham Ath. 0 - 2 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
1995/1996 Sat 03 Feb Sheff. Utd. 2 - 1 Oldham Ath. League Division One
1995/1996 Sat 26 Aug Oldham Ath. 2 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
1994/1995 Sat 25 Feb Oldham Ath. 3 - 3 Sheff. Utd. League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 7 conceded.

Oldham Athletic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Sheffield United are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 21 points from 11 games.

Oldham Athletic find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 10 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sheffield United 6 3 3 0 6 3 12
Oldham Athletic 6 2 2 2 8 6 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sheffield United Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 17 matches.
Oldham Athletic 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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