FM Preview: Accrington Stanley v Rotherham United 27 Nov 2012

Last updated : 26 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Accrington Stanley v Rotherham United fixture

Accrington Stanley prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Crown Ground on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 11 of the 25 previous games, with the Reds winning just 10.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Crown Ground was just last season, in September 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Accrington S. League Two
2011/2012 Tue 13 Sep Accrington S. 1-1 Rotherham U. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Accrington S. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Accrington S. 2 - 3 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Tue 16 Mar Accrington S. 2 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Accrington S. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 28 Mar Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Accrington S. League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Reds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Accrington Stanley see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 26 points from their 19 games played so far,

Rotherham United's total of 31 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Accrington Stanley 6 2 3 1 11 8 9
Rotherham United 6 3 1 2 11 13 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Accrington Stanley's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rotherham United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Accrington Stanley Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rotherham United Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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