History of the Burton Albion v Rotherham United fixture
Rotherham United face a trip to Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Its been a kind fixture in the past, resulting in a win each time for the Millers.
The most recent encounter between these two sides there was this time last year in February, as the visitors ran out cosy 4-2 winners in a League Two match.
The reverse fixture earlier this season was settled by a solitary Justin Richards goal at Don Valley back in October.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 08 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Feb | Burton Albion | 2-4 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 06 Oct | Burton Albion | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | (Associate Members) |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Rotherham U. | 3 - 3 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Feb | Burton Albion | 0 - 1 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Dec | Rotherham U. | 2 - 2 | Burton Albion | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Burton are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Brewers have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded 8 and are looking for their first win of this calendar year overall.
The Millers have won their last two in the league, keeping clean sheets in both matches but have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three from the last six.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Albion | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| Rotherham United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
Team News ...
Burton are without Aaran Webster and Lee Lucas with hamstring injuries but influential midfielder Billy Kee could return. Tony James is fit to take his place in the squad.
The Millers may name an unchanged side after winning the last two games and have no new injury concerns.
Gareth Evans is still not fit and needs some reserve team action. Shaun Harrad, on loan from Bury, returns to his former club after spending four and a half years with Burton up until last season.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Burton Albion | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 7 most recent games. |
| Rotherham United | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here