FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons 05 Apr 2010

Last updated : 04 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Memorial Stadium on Monday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Three-out-of-four times, this fixture has resulted in a draw for Pirates.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in December 2008, with Milton Keynes inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Pirates in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 31 OctMilton Keynes2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Mon 13 AprMilton Keynes2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Fri 26 DecBristol Rvs.1-2Milton KeynesLGE1
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 1Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugMilton Keynes2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
1983/1984Sat 17 MarBristol Rvs.1 - 1WimbledonLGE1
1983/1984Sat 08 OctWimbledon1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bristol Rvs., Milton Keynes are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Dons have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 58 points from their 39 games so far. Milton Keynes's 57 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.631212710
Milton Keynes62228108

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. No sequences of note
Milton Keynes No sequences of note