FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Doncaster Rovers v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Belle Vue Gound on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Doncaster Rvs. and Cheltenham T. at was back in January 1999, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 DecCheltenham T.1 - 3Doncaster Rvs.LD3
1998/1999Sat 09 JanDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2Cheltenham T.CONF
1998/1999Sat 24 OctCheltenham T.2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, Rovers have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Doncaster Rvs. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Three, with their 34 games giving them a return of 69 points. Cheltenham T.'s 46 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.642012414
Cheltenham T.63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Won 3 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.