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

Peterborough prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Posh have recorded 5 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground 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 ...

The match against Oldham Ath. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Posh in a close run game. 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.