FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 06 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Sixfields on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Cobblers have recorded 11 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in December 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 05 MayDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Sat 09 DecNorthampton0-2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Fri 30 JanDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 30 AugNorthampton1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 22 FebNorthampton2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1996/1997Tue 19 NovDoncaster Rvs.1 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
1995/1996Sat 24 FebNorthampton3 - 3Doncaster Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Northampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 2 points from their 4 games thus far. Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton61146104
Doncaster Rvs.63031399

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cobblers go into their game against Doncaster Rvs. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.