FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 21 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Scunthorpe United fixture


Rotherham U. play host to Scunthorpe United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Millers are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 2 of the 20 games.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in March 1999, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctScunthorpe U.2 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
2001/2002Mon 20 AugScunthorpe U.0 - 2Rotherham U.LGEC
1998/1999Sat 27 MarRotherham U.0-0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 24 OctScunthorpe U.4 - 3Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 21 MarScunthorpe U.1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Tue 18 NovRotherham U.1 - 3Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 16 NovScunthorpe U.4 - 1Rotherham U.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Scunthorpe U.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 50 points from 43 matches. Scunthorpe U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 55 points from their 43 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6312111010
Scunthorpe U.6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. are starting to turn Millmoor Ground into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Scunthorpe U.7 games since last away draw.