History of the Watford v Doncaster Rovers fixture
Doncaster Rovers face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 9 games played, Rovers have recorded 2 wins, and Watford have come away with 4 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Feb | Doncaster Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Watford | 2-2 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 16 Jan | Doncaster Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 08 Aug | Watford | 1 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | Doncaster Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 29 Nov | Watford | 1 - 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
Watford are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Doncaster Rovers is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Watford find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 23 matches.
Doncaster Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 19 points from their 23 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Hornets, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Watford | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Drawn each of their last 3 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Doncaster Rovers | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here