FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Rotherham United fixture

Northampton are ready to welcome Rotherham United to Sixfields on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 16 previous games, with the Cobblers winning just 6.

The previous match played between the two at Sixfields was within the last three years, in February 2007, with Northampton running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 24 FebNorthampton3-0Rotherham U.LGE1
2006/2007Fri 01 SepRotherham U.1 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2003/2004Tue 13 JanRotherham U.1 - 2NorthamptonFAC
2003/2004Sat 03 JanNorthampton1 - 1Rotherham U.FAC
2000/2001Mon 16 AprRotherham U.1 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
2000/2001Sat 09 DecRotherham U.1 - 0NorthamptonFAC
2000/2001Sat 28 OctNorthampton0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Cobblers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Millers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Northampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 9 matches. Rotherham U. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 20 points from the 9 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton60158181
Rotherham U.632111511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Cobblers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rotherham U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rotherham U. 5 games since last defeat.