FM Preview: Chesterfield v Rotherham United 25 Aug 2012

Last updated : 24 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Rotherham United fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Whittington Moor on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 23 wins out of 33 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whittington Moor was just last season, in March 2011, with Chesterfield annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Fri 18 Mar Chesterfield 5-0 Rotherham U. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Chesterfield League Two
2009/2010 Tue 26 Jan Chesterfield 0 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 05 Sep Rotherham U. 3 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Sat 21 Mar Rotherham U. 3 - 0 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Sat 06 Sep Chesterfield 1 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two
2007/2008 Sat 15 Mar Rotherham U. 2 - 1 Chesterfield League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Millers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

Rotherham United's total of 3 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 1 1 4 8 11 4
Rotherham United 6 2 3 1 11 8 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Chesterfield's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rotherham United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Rotherham United Not won in previous 4 away matches.

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