FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Notts. County 20 Apr 2013

Last updated : 19 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Doncaster Rovers v Notts. County fixture

Notts. County face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, Magpies have recorded 8 wins, and Doncaster Rovers have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Keepmoat Stadium was just last season, in January 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Notts. County 0 - 2 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2011/2012 Sat 07 Jan Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 2 Notts. County F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Tue 11 Aug Notts. County 0 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. League Cup
2008/2009 Tue 12 Aug Notts. County 1 - 0 Doncaster Rvs. League Cup
1997/1998 Mon 13 Apr Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 2 Notts. County League Division Three
1997/1998 Sat 13 Dec Notts. County 5 - 2 Doncaster Rvs. League Division Three
1995/1996 Mon 27 Nov Doncaster Rvs. 1 - 3 Notts. County (Associate Members)

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Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Notts. County is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Magpies have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rovers are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 44 games giving them a return of 81 points.

Notts. County see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 61 points from their 44 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Doncaster Rovers 6 4 0 2 7 6 12
Notts. County 6 2 1 3 7 8 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Doncaster Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Notts. County Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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