FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Sunderland fixture

Rotherham U. play host to Sunderland at Millmoor Ground on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 9 previous games, with the Merry Millers winning just 2.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in January 1998, over five years ago, where Sunderland annihilated the Merry Millers 1-5 in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 21 OctSunderland0 - 0Rotherham U.LD1
1997/1998Sat 03 JanRotherham U.1-5SunderlandFAC
1987/1988Sat 07 MayRotherham U.1 - 4SunderlandDIV3
1987/1988Sun 20 DecSunderland3 - 0Rotherham U.DIV3
1981/1982Mon 18 JanSunderland1 - 0Rotherham U.FAC
1981/1982Sat 02 JanRotherham U.1 - 1SunderlandFAC
1963/1964Mon 30 MarRotherham U.2 - 2SunderlandDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Merry Millers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Black Cats have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 33 points from their 25 games played so far, Sunderland's total of 41 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.64209214
Sunderland61327106

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Sunderland is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Merry Millers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Sunderland Not won in previous 3 away matches.