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Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 17 of the 34 previous games, with The Millers winning just 9.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2008, The Millers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 06 Sep | Chesterfield | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Mar | Rotherham U. | 2-1 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 05 Dec | Chesterfield | 0 - 2 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Sep | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 25 Feb | Rotherham U. | 0 - 4 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 13 Aug | Chesterfield | 0 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Millers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.
The Spireites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Spireites, and 6 goals against.
Rotherham U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 40 points from their 34 games played so far, Chesterfield's 52 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 11 |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rotherham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rotherham U. | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Chesterfield | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 8 games since last defeat. |