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Last updated : 07 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oxford United v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The last time the two teams met at Oxford Utd. was back in December 2001, over five years ago, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the U's in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Wed 26 DecOxford Utd.1 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 08 SepLuton Town1 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 10 AprLuton Town1 - 1Oxford Utd.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 17 OctOxford Utd.0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Tue 07 DecOxford Utd.2 - 0Luton TownASSM
1999/2000Sat 23 OctOxford Utd.0 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 SepLuton Town4 - 2Oxford Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 4 conceded.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 8 games giving them a return of 20 points. Luton Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 8 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.651013416
Luton Town63307212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Oxford Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Luton Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
9 games since last defeat.