FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Doncaster Rovers v Torquay United fixture

Doncaster play host to Torquay United at Belle Vue Gound on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Doncaster was back in February 1998, over five years ago, with Torquay inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Rovers in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1997/1998Sat 21 FebDoncaster0-1TorquayLD3
1997/1998Sat 27 SepTorquay2 - 0DoncasterLD3
1996/1997Sat 03 MayDoncaster2 - 1TorquayLD3
1996/1997Tue 15 OctTorquay1 - 0DoncasterLD3
1995/1996Sat 13 JanDoncaster1 - 0TorquayLD3
1995/1996Sat 19 AugTorquay1 - 2DoncasterLD3
1994/1995Sat 28 JanTorquay0 - 1DoncasterLD3

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Rovers, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Doncaster, Torquay are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Gulls have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 31 points from their 16 games. Torquay lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Three, picking up 25 from their 16 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster660017518
Torquay62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Doncaster fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Torquay Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.