FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 07 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Doncaster Rovers v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Crewe Alex. travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Earth Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 11 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 20 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Doncaster Rvs. was more than a decade ago, in April 1994, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 10 DecCrewe Alex.8 - 0Doncaster Rvs.ASSM
1993/1994Sat 09 AprDoncaster Rvs.0 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 01 JanCrewe Alex.2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1992/1993Tue 16 FebDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE2
1992/1993Sat 12 SepCrewe Alex.4 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1991/1992Fri 24 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1991/1992Sat 05 OctDoncaster Rvs.1 - 3Crewe Alex.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Doncaster Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Crewe Alex.'s 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.64026312
Crewe Alex.62311189

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crewe Alex. are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Earth Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Crewe Alex. Not won in previous 2 away matches.