FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 03 Apr 2010

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 2 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 07 NovPlymouth Arg.2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 18 AprPlymouth Arg.0 - 3Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 06 DecDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 28 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGEC
1995/1996Sat 17 FebDoncaster Rvs.0 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1995/1996Tue 12 SepPlymouth Arg.3 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1985/1986Sat 15 FebPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Doncaster Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 55 points from their 40 games so far. Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 38 points from their 40 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.63217511
Plymouth Arg.6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Doncaster Rvs. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Plymouth Arg. No win in the 2 most recent games.