FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Shrewsbury Town fixture


Rotherham U. play host to Shrewsbury Town at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, The Millers have recorded 10 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 8 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in December 1999, over five years ago, the The Millers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sat 29 JanShrewsbury Tn.0 - 0Rotherham U.LGE2
1999/2000Tue 07 DecRotherham U.2-1Shrewsbury Tn.ASSM
1999/2000Sat 28 AugRotherham U.4 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1998/1999Tue 20 AprShrewsbury Tn.2 - 3Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 03 OctRotherham U.0 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 14 FebRotherham U.0 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 04 OctShrewsbury Tn.2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

In complete contrast to Rotherham U., Shrewsbury Tn. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Shrews have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 30 points from 16 games. Shrewsbury Tn.'s 22 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.64119713
Shrewsbury Tn.6222358

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. may be coming up against a decent side in Shrewsbury Tn., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Millers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.5 games since last home draw.
Shrewsbury Tn.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.


The Soccerlinks Hit List English Football