History of the Rotherham United v Bristol Rovers fixture
Bristol Rovers travel to take on Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Pirates have recorded 3 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 12 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Rotherham United was more than a decade ago, in March 2001, with Rotherham United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Fri 14 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 5 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 17 Mar | Rotherham U. | 3-0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 17 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 02 Jan | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | F.A. Cup |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 03 May | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
| 1996/1997 | Tue 15 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 17 Feb | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Pirates's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.
Rotherham United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 45 points from their 31 games so far.
Bristol Rovers find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 31 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Pirates could well see them head back from Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 8 games since last home draw. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Bristol Rovers | 7 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here