FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 09 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bristol Rovers v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. play host to Doncaster Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 2 of the 16 games.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol Rvs. was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1987, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Third Division match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 04 OctDoncaster Rvs.5 - 1Bristol Rvs.LD3
1987/1988Fri 25 MarDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.DIV3
1987/1988Sat 24 OctBristol Rvs.4-0Doncaster Rvs.DIV3
1986/1987Wed 06 MayBristol Rvs.2 - 3Doncaster Rvs.DIV3
1986/1987Sat 02 MayDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.DIV3
1985/1986Sat 08 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.DIV3
1985/1986Sat 19 OctDoncaster Rvs.0 - 2Bristol Rvs.DIV3

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 47 points from their 40 games played so far, Doncaster Rvs. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Three, with their 40 games giving them a return of 79 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6222898
Doncaster Rvs.62407410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Pirates of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Doncaster Rvs., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Doncaster Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
13 games since last defeat.