FM Preview: Aldershot Town v Rotherham United 28 Apr 2012

Last updated : 27 April 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 7 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 2011, 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 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
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Aldershot Tn. League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Aldershot Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Shots score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Aldershot Town, Rotherham United are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Millers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aldershot Town's 64 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Rotherham United's 65 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Aldershot Town 6 2 2 2 9 6 8
Rotherham United 6 4 0 2 8 9 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Aldershot Town are starting to turn Recreation Ground into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Aldershot Town Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rotherham United 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.

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