History of the Oxford United v Gillingham fixture
Gillingham face a trip to Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 19 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kassam Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Oxford Utd. | 0-0 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Gillingham | 0 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 20 Nov | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 23 Aug | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Cup |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 21 Aug | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 2 | Gillingham | League Cup |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 04 Mar | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Oxford United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
Gillingham's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Gills, and 6 goals against.
Oxford United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 10 matches.
Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 10 games giving them a return of 25 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Gillingham are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Oxford United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Oxford United | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 12 . |
| Gillingham | 3 successive away victories. 8 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here