History of the Oxford United v Bristol Rovers fixture
Bristol Rovers face a trip to Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pirates will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 12 and win only 5 of the 23 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kassam Stadium was just last season, in October 2011, with Oxford United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Bristol Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 18 Feb | Bristol Rvs. | 0 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 08 Oct | Oxford Utd. | 3-0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 10 Aug | Oxford Utd. | 6 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Cup |
| 2005/2006 | Wed 15 Mar | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 13 Sep | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 29 Jan | Oxford Utd. | 3 - 2 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Oxford United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Oxford United see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 29 games played so far,
Bristol Rovers are currently lying in 19th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 29 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Bristol Rovers only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Kassam Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Oxford United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Bristol Rovers | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here