FM Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic 15 Jan 2011

Last updated : 14 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic fixture

Plymouth Arg. play host to Oldham Athletic at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 10 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 3 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was back in November 2003, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 30 OctOldham Ath.4 - 2Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprOldham Ath.4 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 NovPlymouth Arg.2-2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 FebOldham Ath.0 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 09 NovPlymouth Arg.2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
1997/1998Sat 04 AprOldham Ath.2 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1997/1998Sat 29 NovPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Latics's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far, Oldham Ath.'s 32 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6222898
Oldham Ath.61239165

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Plymouth Arg. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.