History of the Rotherham United v Plymouth Argyle fixture
Rotherham United play host to Plymouth Argyle at Don Valley Stadium for the first and last time on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two on Millers turf. Of the 32 games played, the Millers have recorded 16 wins, and Plymouth Argyle have come away with 9 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Millmoor was back in October 2004, with Plymouth inflicting a narrow 1-0 defeat upon the Millers in a Championship match.
The Millers won tomorrow's reverse fixture back in August 4-1, thanks to a brace of goals from Adam Le Fondre and Gareth Evans.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 4 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 12 Feb | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 19 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0-1 | Plymouth Arg. | Championship |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 04 Mar | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Plymouth Arg. | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 11 Sep | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 13 Feb | Plymouth Arg. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 08 Sep | Rotherham U. | 0 - 2 | Plymouth Arg. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
Plymouth Argyle have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Pilgrims, and 5 goals against.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
Team News ...
Andy Scott is waiting on the fitness of Gareth Evans and Richard Naylor but is set to name a simliar line up to the side that should have beaten Crewe in midweek, continuing with Danny Schofield and Ben Pringle in the wide areas.
Argyle boss Carl Fletcher will include the recalled Simon Walton, who played in their win at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Referee
Carl Berry (Surrey)
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Plymouth Argyle | Undefeated in last 3 away games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here