FootyMAD's Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Oxford United fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Oxford United at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sat 30 OctOxford Utd.3 - 2MorecambeFAC

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 5 conceded.

Oxford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Morecambe's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 6 games giving them a return of 16 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe6231969
Oxford Utd.651013416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Shrimps go into their game against Oxford Utd. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Oxford Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
7 games since last defeat.