History of the Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra fixture
Rotherham United prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Don Valley Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played at home, the Millers have recorded 16 wins, and Crewe have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Don Valley was last season in February 2011, with Rotherham running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Rotherham U. | 3-1 | Crewe Alex. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 20 Nov | Crewe Alex. | 0 - 1 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 May | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Crewe Alex. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 3 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 24 Mar | Crewe Alex. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Oct | Rotherham U. | 5 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | League One |
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Recent respective form guides
Rotherham 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, 6 to 4.
Crewe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Railwaymen have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded 9.
Both sides go into the clash with patchy form but looking for a win to get back into the play-off race.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
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Team News ...
The Millers welcome back Lewis Grabban into the squad after the birth of his daughter on Sunday. Gareth Evans is still sidelined and Richard Naylor misses out with a knee injury.
Crewe may include former Miller David Artell who was an unused sub in the weekend draw with Shrewsbury.
Their goal threat comes from teenager Nick Powell, who netted his 9th of the season on Saturday, and the lively Shaun Miller.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 9 games since last home draw. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Crewe Alexandra | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
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