FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Chesterfield fixture


Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 26.67 of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor Ground was less than a year ago, in February 2006, where Chesterfield annihilated the The Millers 0-4 in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepChesterfield2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebRotherham U.0-4ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 13 AugChesterfield0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 24 AugRotherham U.2 - 1ChesterfieldLGEC
2000/2001Tue 05 DecRotherham U.3 - 4ChesterfieldASSM
1999/2000Tue 11 JanRotherham U.1 - 4ChesterfieldASSM
1998/1999Tue 18 AugChesterfield2 - 0Rotherham U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Chesterfield is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Spireites have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 24 points from their 26 games thus far. Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 31 points from their 26 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.60337113
Chesterfield6114584

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Millers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
ChesterfieldLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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