FM Preview: Oldham Athletic v Walsall 14 Feb 2012

Last updated : 13 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Oldham Athletic v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Saddlers have recorded 9 wins, and Oldham Athletic have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, 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
2011/2012 Tue 13 Sep Walsall 0 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One
2010/2011 Mon 25 Apr Oldham Ath. 1-1 Walsall League One
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Walsall 1 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Oldham Ath. 1 - 0 Walsall League One
2009/2010 Tue 24 Nov Walsall 3 - 0 Oldham Ath. League One
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Walsall 1 - 2 Oldham Ath. League One
2008/2009 Tue 25 Nov Oldham Ath. 3 - 2 Walsall League One

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Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Oldham Athletic find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 26 matches.

Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 25 points from their 28 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Oldham Athletic 6 0 2 4 3 10 2
Walsall 6 0 4 2 4 6 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Boundary Park with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Oldham Athletic Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Walsall Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.

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