FM Preview: Oxford United v Exeter City 08 Sep 2012

Last updated : 07 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Oxford United v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City travel to take on Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The last time the two teams met at Oxford United was just over four years ago, in September 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2007/2008 Sun 20 Jan Exeter City 2 - 0 Oxford Utd. (Conference) Premier
2007/2008 Tue 04 Sep Oxford Utd. 2-2 Exeter City (Conference) Premier
2006/2007 Tue 08 May Oxford Utd. 1 - 2 Exeter City Conference Play-Offs
2006/2007 Fri 04 May Exeter City 0 - 1 Oxford Utd. Conference Play-Offs
2006/2007 Mon 01 Jan Exeter City 2 - 1 Oxford Utd. Conference
2006/2007 Tue 12 Sep Oxford Utd. 1 - 0 Exeter City Conference
2004/2005 Wed 29 Sep Oxford Utd. 2 - 2 Exeter City (Associate Members)

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

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Grecians have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oxford United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 9 points from the 4 games they have played so far.

Exeter City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 9 points from their 4 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Oxford United 6 4 0 2 8 7 12
Exeter City 6 3 1 2 9 6 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Exeter City are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Kassam Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Oxford United Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Exeter City 12 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.

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