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Last updated : 11 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oxford United v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City face a trip to Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 6 of the 14 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 29 SepOxford Utd.2 - 2Exeter CityASSM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprExeter City2 - 2Oxford Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 DecOxford Utd.2 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 23 FebOxford Utd.1 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 15 SepExeter City3 - 2Oxford Utd.LGE2
1983/1984Sat 05 MayOxford Utd.1 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
1983/1984Mon 02 JanExeter City3 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 8 conceded.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 7 games giving them a return of 19 points. Exeter City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 12 from their 7 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.651014416
Exeter City63217411

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Exeter City 4 games since last defeat.