FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Oldham Athletic fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, winning 13 and drawing 8 of the 22 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was just last season, in October 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugOldham Ath.1 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 AprOldham Ath.1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 15 OctSwansea City0-0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 21 AprSwansea City1 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 04 NovOldham Ath.1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 20 NovOldham Ath.1 - 0Swansea CityFAC
1993/1994Wed 06 OctOldham Ath.2 - 0Swansea CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. The Swans have scored 10 and conceded 1 during this period.

The Latics have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Latics, and 6 goals against.

Swansea City's total of 47 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Oldham Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 55 points from the 30 games they have played so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City6222858
Oldham Ath.62227108

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Swans, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.