History of the Rotherham United v Bristol Rovers fixture
Rotherham United play host to Bristol Rovers at Don Valley for the first time on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played at Millmoor, the Millers have recorded 12 wins, and Bristol Rovers have come away with 3 victories.
The last time the two teams met on Rotherham soil was more than a decade ago in March 2001, with the Millers running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Fri 14 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 5 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 17 Mar | Rotherham U. | 3-0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 17 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 02 Jan | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | F.A. Cup |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 03 May | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
| 1996/1997 | Tue 15 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 17 Feb | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
The Millers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Pirates have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
Team News
Andy Scott has no new injury concerns and his counterpart Mark McGhee is in the same boat.
Scott welcomes back Richard Naylor and Kieron Cadogan after resting them in midweek, with Danny Schofield also available.
McGhee will have striker Matt Harrold fit for selection after he came through training this week.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 8 games since last home draw. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Bristol Rovers | 7 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here