The game between Doncaster Rovers and Preston North End in the Championship on 12th April 2011 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
History of the Doncaster Rovers v Preston North End fixture
Doncaster Rovers prepare to entertain Preston North End at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 3 of the 15 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Keepmoat Stadium was just last season, in August 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Preston N.E. | 0 - 2 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Mar | Preston N.E. | 1 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 15 Aug | Doncaster Rvs. | 1-1 | Preston N.E. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Mon 13 Apr | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Preston N.E. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 09 Dec | Preston N.E. | 1 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 15 Nov | Preston N.E. | 3 - 2 | Doncaster Rvs. | F.A. Cup |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 06 Apr | Preston N.E. | 1 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Doncaster Rovers's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Rovers have conceded a disappointing 14 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
Preston North End's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The North End's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.
Doncaster Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 44 points from 40 matches.
Preston North End are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower Championship with a return of just 35 points from their 40 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Preston North End | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the Rovers at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the North End come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Preston North End | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here


