FM Preview: Morecambe v Rotherham United 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Rotherham United fixture

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.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprMorecambe2-0Rotherham U.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 12 SepRotherham U.0 - 0MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Tue 21 AprRotherham U.3 - 2MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 16 AugMorecambe1 - 3Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 29 MarMorecambe5 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 20 OctRotherham U.3 - 1MorecambeLGE2
1979/1980Tue 27 NovRotherham U.0 - 2MorecambeFAC

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.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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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.