Footymad Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Preston North End v Rotherham United fixture

Preston NE prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Deepdale on Saturday morning, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. North End have the slight edge, having won 7 of the 20 games compared to Rotherham's 4 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Deepdale was less than a year ago, in December 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Thu 26 DecPreston NE0-2RotherhamLD1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugRotherham0 - 0Preston NELD1
2001/2002Sat 09 MarPreston NE2 - 1RotherhamLD1
2001/2002Sat 15 DecRotherham1 - 0Preston NELD1
1996/1997Sat 08 FebRotherham0 - 1Preston NELD2
1996/1997Sat 02 NovPreston NE0 - 0RotherhamLD2
1992/1993Sat 27 MarPreston NE5 - 2RotherhamLD2

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

The away form of Rotherham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Merry Millers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Preston NE find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 7 matches. Rotherham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 5 points from their 7 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston NE6123365
Rotherham6222368

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the North End. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Preston NE Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Rotherham Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.