FM Preview: Aldershot Town v Rotherham United 20 Oct 2012

Last updated : 19 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Aldershot Town v Rotherham United fixture

Aldershot Town prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 8 previous games, with the Shots winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Aldershot Tn. 2-2 Rotherham U. League Two
2011/2012 Sat 05 Nov Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Aldershot Tn. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Aldershot Tn. 2 - 2 Rotherham U. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Aldershot Tn. League Two
2009/2010 Wed 19 May Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Aldershot Tn. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2009/2010 Sat 15 May Aldershot Tn. 0 - 1 Rotherham U. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr Aldershot Tn. 3 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Aldershot Town's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Shots have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Rotherham United's away form is none too clever either, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aldershot Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League Two with a return of just 8 points from their 12 games thus far.

Rotherham United see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 15 points from their 11 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Aldershot Town 6 0 0 6 4 14 0
Rotherham United 6 2 2 2 6 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Recreation Ground for the Shots and the Madmen are unable to see past Rotherham United claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Aldershot Town Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 6 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rotherham United Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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