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Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oxford United v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. face a trip to Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Boro.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 28 MarStevenage B.1 - 1Oxford Utd.CONF
2008/2009Sat 20 DecOxford Utd.1 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Mon 24 MarOxford Utd.2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Mon 27 AugStevenage B.0 - 0Oxford Utd.CONF
2006/2007Sat 03 MarOxford Utd.2 - 0Stevenage B.CONF
2006/2007Sat 02 DecStevenage B.2 - 2Oxford Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the U's, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Oxford Utd., Stevenage B. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Boro have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points. Stevenage B. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 6 points they have accumulated from 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.641113713
Stevenage B.6231759

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. 16 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Stevenage B. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.