FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Doncaster Rvs. face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, with Doncaster Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Iron in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 21 JanScunthorpe U.1 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepDoncaster Rvs.3 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebScunthorpe U.2 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 17 NovDoncaster Rvs.2 - 3Scunthorpe U.FAC
1997/1998Fri 30 JanDoncaster Rvs.1 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 13 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 8 conceded.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Scunthorpe U.'s 16 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Doncaster Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 11 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.63127410
Doncaster Rvs.6051785

FootyMad's prediction ...

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Scunthorpe U. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. 4 games since last home draw.
Doncaster Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 5 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.