FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic 08 Sep 2012

Last updated : 07 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic fixture

Oldham Athletic travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The last time the two teams met at Doncaster Rovers was just over four years ago, in March 2008, 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
2007/2008 Mon 24 Mar Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One
2007/2008 Sat 08 Dec Oldham Ath. 1 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2007/2008 Tue 27 Nov Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 2 Oldham Ath. F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Oldham Ath. 2 - 2 Doncaster Rvs. F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Tue 23 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 3 - 0 Oldham Ath. (Associate Members)
2006/2007 Sun 11 Mar Oldham Ath. 4 - 0 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2006/2007 Fri 06 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 1 Oldham Ath. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Rovers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Oldham Athletic have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rovers's 6 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Oldham Athletic find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Doncaster Rovers 6 3 1 2 10 7 10
Oldham Athletic 6 1 1 4 5 10 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Latics have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Doncaster Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Oldham Athletic 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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