FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Rotherham United fixture

Wrexham play host to Rotherham United at Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dragons are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 8 of the 36 games.

The last time the two teams met at Wrexham was back in November 2000, over five years ago, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Dragons in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Tue 20 FebRotherham U.2 - 0WrexhamLGE1
2000/2001Sat 18 NovWrexham0-1Rotherham U.FAC
2000/2001Tue 12 SepWrexham1 - 3Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Tue 08 AprWrexham1 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 22 FebRotherham U.0 - 0WrexhamLGE1
1995/1996Sat 04 MayRotherham U.0 - 1WrexhamLGE1
1995/1996Sat 18 NovWrexham7 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Dragons have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Wrexham find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 4 games have yielded only 3 points. Rotherham U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham61144134
Rotherham U.6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wrexham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Undefeated in last 3 away games.