FM Preview: Burnley v Doncaster Rovers 09 Nov 2010

Last updated : 08 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Doncaster Rvs. face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Rovers have recorded 3 wins, and Burnley have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 28 DecDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 22 NovBurnley0 - 0Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
1991/1992Sat 28 DecBurnley2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1991/1992Wed 27 NovDoncaster Rvs.1 - 3BurnleyFAC
1991/1992Tue 19 NovBurnley2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.ASSM
1991/1992Sat 16 NovBurnley1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.FAC
1991/1992Sat 31 AugDoncaster Rvs.1 - 4BurnleyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Clarets in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Burnley, Doncaster Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rovers have hit 9 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burnley's 22 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Doncaster Rvs.'s 22 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley613210126
Doncaster Rvs.6312131010

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Clarets, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley 4 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.