FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Doncaster Rvs. pack their bags to visit Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Rovers have recorded 6 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 7 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Glanford Park Stadium was within the last three years, in September 2006, with Scunthorpe U. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 20 JanDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepScunthorpe U.2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 7 conceded.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Rovers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Scunthorpe U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far, Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 8 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.641112413
Doncaster Rvs.61237135

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Doncaster Rvs. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.