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Rotherham face a final ever trip to Saltergate at lunchtime on Monday, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 22 out of 31 times.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2008, the Spireites carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in the final minute of a League Two match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Sep | Millers. | 3 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Mar | Millers | 3 - 0 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 06 Sep | Chesterfield | 1 - 0 | Millers. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Mar | Millers. | 2 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 05 Dec | Chesterfield | 0 - 2 | Millers. | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Millers | 0 - 1 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Sep | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Millers | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Chesterfield have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Rotherham however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Millers have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against, and are looking for a first derby double over Chessie in two seasons.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Millers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Team News...
Spireites boss John Sheridan has no fresh injury worries from the team that lost 2-1 at Lincoln on Boxing Day with Derek Niven and Phil Picken still struggling with illness. Scott Boden may earn a start after scoring as a substitute.
Loan trio David Somma, David Perkins and Mark Little play their last matches before returning to their parent clubs.
Millers boss Ronnie Moore will choose from the same side that beat Bradford two weeks ago with the festive weather putting paid to any onfield action over Christmas. Nick Fenton remains suspended and Dale Tonge and Paul Warne are injured.
MillersMAD's prediction ...
A close fought Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Chesterfield | 8 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 13 . |
| Millers | 10 games since last away draw. |