FM Preview: Morecambe v Rotherham United 25 Oct 2011

Last updated : 24 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Morecambe v Rotherham United fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Globe Arena on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 5 games played, Shrimps have recorded 2 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Globe Arena was just last season, in August 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Morecambe League Two
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Morecambe 0-0 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Morecambe 2 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Morecambe League Two
2008/2009 Tue 21 Apr Rotherham U. 3 - 2 Morecambe League Two
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Morecambe 1 - 3 Rotherham U. League Two
2007/2008 Sat 29 Mar Morecambe 5 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 8 conceded.

Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Millers have hit 10 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 25 points from 14 games.

Rotherham United see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 19 points from their 14 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Morecambe 6 1 3 2 11 9 6
Rotherham United 6 0 1 5 4 15 1

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Shrimps to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Morecambe Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Rotherham United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.

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