|
Rotherham United prepare to entertain Bradford City at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Millers are on top, winning 56% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Don Valley Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-0 winners in a League Two match.
Earlier this season, back in December the Millers ran out 4-2 winners at Valley Parade.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Bradford City | 2 - 4 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Apr | Bradford City | 3 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 22 Nov | Rotherham U. | 0-2 | Bradford City | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Bradford City | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 26 Feb | Bradford City | 3 - 2 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 03 Mar | Rotherham U. | 4 - 1 | Bradford City | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 26 Aug | Bradford City | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Bantams have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded 9.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
| Bradford City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Team News...
City boss Peter Taylor takes charge of his fifth game, winning two and losing the others so far.
He has doubts over Luke O'Brien and Gavin Grant with injury, whilst winger Scott Neilson will be missing as he's moved on loan to Cambridge.
Chris Brandon is likely to miss out again, having been frozen out since Taylor's first game at Accrington. New boy Luke Oliver is likely to start as a substitute.
Ronnie Moore has a doubt over Gary Roberts' shoulder, but had positive news this week as Dale Tonge, Paul Warne and Andy Liddell all returned to training, but won't be involved tomorrow.
A bigger blow is the missing figure of captain Ian Sharps, who is set to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring strain sustained at Rochdale in midweek. Gavin Gunning may continue at centre back with Jamie Green coming into the left back role. Stephen Brogan still continues to push for a recall.
Moore may make other changes after his teams dismal second half display in the 4-0 trouncing at Spotland.
MillersMAD's prediction ...
Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rotherham U. | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Bradford City | 11 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |