History of the Burton Albion v Oxford United fixture
Burton Albion prepare to entertain Oxford United at The Pirelli Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, beating their opponents 1 times from 5 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Pirelli Stadium was just last season, in November 2010, the Brewers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 2 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 27 Mar | Oxford Utd. | 3 - 0 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 07 Nov | Burton Albion | 1-0 | Oxford Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Burton Albion | 0 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 17 Apr | Burton Albion | 0 - 1 | Oxford Utd. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 18 Oct | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 1 | Burton Albion | (Conference) Premier |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Mar | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 3 | Burton Albion | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Burton Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Brewers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Oxford United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The U's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Burton Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 41 points from their 27 games so far.
Oxford United's total of 42 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Albion | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
| Oxford United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Burton Albion are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Burton Albion | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Oxford United | Undefeated in last 4 away games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here