FootyMAD's Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Oxford United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 9 of the 12 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanOxford Utd.0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 09 AugLincoln City0 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 05 AprLincoln City0 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovOxford Utd.1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 16 FebOxford Utd.2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 13 OctLincoln City1 - 0Oxford Utd.LGE2
1983/1984Sat 14 JanLincoln City2 - 2Oxford Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United 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, 8 to 7.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oxford Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 16 points from their 12 games played so far, Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.61237135
Lincoln City6132776

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from The Kassam Stadium with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Lincoln City Not won in previous 3 away matches.