FM Preview: Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. pack their bags to visit Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Saturday afternoon,

The previous match played between the two at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield was within the last three years, in April 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 19 SepCheltenham T.1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprRotherham U.2 - 4Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 DecCheltenham T.2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
1999/2000Mon 24 AprRotherham U.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 02 OctCheltenham T.0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 68 points from 42 games. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 41 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6204596
Cheltenham T.63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Rotherham U. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Cheltenham T. 5 games since last defeat.