FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 07 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Sheff. Wed. are ready to welcome Doncaster Rovers to Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Owls have claimed victory from 5 of the previous 6 games.

The previous match played between the two at Hillsborough was more than three years back, in March 2005, with Sheff. Wed. 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:
2004/2005Sun 06 MarSheff. Wed.2-0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sun 19 DecDoncaster Rvs.0 - 4Sheff. Wed.LGE1
1978/1979Tue 22 AugDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGEC
1978/1979Tue 15 AugSheff. Wed.0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGEC
1978/1979Sat 12 AugDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGEC
1977/1978Tue 16 AugDoncaster Rvs.0 - 3Sheff. Wed.LGEC
1977/1978Sat 13 AugSheff. Wed.5 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Owls score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.

The away form of Doncaster Rvs. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Wed. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 15 matches. Doncaster Rvs. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 15 games have yielded only 9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.61144114
Doncaster Rvs.6024392

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.