FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 10 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Swindon Town play host to Doncaster Rovers at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Robins have recorded 2 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Swindon Town was well over fifteen years ago, back in April 1987, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1986/1987Sat 25 AprSwindon Town1-1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1986/1987Sun 21 DecDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
1983/1984Sat 14 AprDoncaster Rvs.3 - 0Swindon TownLGE2
1983/1984Sat 03 DecSwindon Town2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1981/1982Fri 12 MarDoncaster Rvs.0 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
1981/1982Sat 24 OctSwindon Town2 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1966/1967Sat 11 FebDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 9 conceded.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Swindon Town's 28 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 28 points from their 20 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town631211710
Doncaster Rvs.62221088

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Doncaster Rvs. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.