FM Preview: Eastbourne Borough v Oxford United 24 Apr 2010

History of the Eastbourne Borough v Oxford United fixture

Oxford Utd. face a trip to Eastbourne Borough at on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the U's have won one, and drawn the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent respective form guides

Eastbourne Borough have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The 's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Oxford Utd. 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 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Eastbourne B. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 43 matches. Oxford Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 86 points from 43 games.

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the U's out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Eastbourne B.. Away win