FootyMAD Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Lincoln City v Oxford United fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Oxford United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Red Imps have the slight edge, having won 5 of the 11 games compared to Oxford Utd's 3 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with Oxford Utd inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Red Imps in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 05 AprLincoln City0-1Oxford UtdLD3
2002/2003Sat 30 NovOxford Utd1 - 0Lincoln CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 16 FebOxford Utd2 - 1Lincoln CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 13 OctLincoln City1 - 0Oxford UtdLD3
1983/1984Sat 14 JanLincoln City2 - 2Oxford UtdDIV3
1983/1984Sat 27 AugOxford Utd3 - 0Lincoln CityDIV3
1982/1983Sat 30 AprLincoln City1 - 1Oxford UtdDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Red Imps in those games, with 6 conceded.

Oxford Utd have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The U's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City633010912
Oxford Utd63127610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City may be coming up against a decent side in Oxford Utd, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Imps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Oxford Utd Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.