FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic fixture

Plymouth prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 3 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in November 2002, 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:
2002/2003Sat 08 FebOldham Ath.0 - 1PlymouthLD2
2002/2003Sat 09 NovPlymouth2-2Oldham Ath.LD2
1997/1998Sat 04 AprOldham Ath.2 - 0PlymouthLD2
1997/1998Sat 29 NovPlymouth0 - 2Oldham Ath.LD2
1990/1991Mon 01 AprPlymouth1 - 2Oldham Ath.DIV2
1990/1991Fri 21 DecOldham Ath.5 - 3PlymouthDIV2
1989/1990Wed 18 AprPlymouth2 - 0Oldham Ath.DIV2

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Pilgrims have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 2.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Latics's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Plymouth are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Two, with their 16 games giving them a return of 30 points. Oldham Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 21 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth651019216
Oldham Ath.61329136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Plymouth fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Pilgrims. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Won 3 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Oldham Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.