FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 15 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Rotherham United fixture

Accrington S. prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 10 of the 22 previous games, with the The Reds winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was just last season, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugRotherham U.1 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 28 MarRotherham U.0 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 20 DecAccrington S.1-3Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 01 MarRotherham U.0 - 1Accrington S.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 17 NovAccrington S.0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 18 OctRotherham U.3 - 3Accrington S.ASSM
1950/1951Sat 10 FebRotherham U.6 - 2Accrington S.D3N

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Reds's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The The Millers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Accrington S.'s 50 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Rotherham U.'s total of 59 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.6213797
Rotherham U.6222588

FootyMad's prediction ...

Accrington S. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Rotherham U. 16 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.