This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Morecambe and Rotherham United at 15:00 on Saturday, 14th August 2010 in the League Two.
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Morecambe prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Shrimps have recorded 2 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 1 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Morecambe running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Morecambe | 2-0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Morecambe | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 21 Apr | Rotherham U. | 3 - 2 | Morecambe | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 16 Aug | Morecambe | 1 - 3 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Mar | Morecambe | 5 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 20 Oct | Rotherham U. | 3 - 1 | Morecambe | LGE2 |
| 1979/1980 | Tue 27 Nov | Rotherham U. | 0 - 2 | Morecambe | FAC |
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Shrimps, with 4 goals against.
Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Millers have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Morecambe are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 3 points from 1 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Morecambe | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe are starting to turn Christie Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Morecambe | Won 7 successive home games. 8 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 15 . |
| Rotherham U. | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
