History of the Doncaster Rovers v Reading fixture
Doncaster Rovers prepare to entertain Reading at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning just 2 of the 19 games played, and losing 11.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Keepmoat Stadium was just last season, in January 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Reading | 2 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Doncaster Rvs. | 0-3 | Reading | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Reading | 4 - 3 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Doncaster Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Reading | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Reading | 0 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 17 Mar | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 21 Oct | Reading | 2 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Doncaster Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.
Reading have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Royals's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Doncaster Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 24 points from their 28 games thus far.
Reading lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 45 from their 28 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Reading | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rovers are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Reading will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Reading | 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 16 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here