FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Scunthorpe United fixture


Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Millers are clearly on top, winning 12 and drawing 7 of the 21 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 22 AprRotherham U.1-1Scunthorpe U.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Scunthorpe U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Iron's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 3 games have yielded only -7 points. Scunthorpe U. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 2 points from their 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6123275
Scunthorpe U.6141777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. 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:
Rotherham U.Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Scunthorpe U.Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.


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