FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Brentford 20 Oct 2012

Last updated : 19 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Doncaster Rovers v Brentford fixture

Brentford travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 games played, Bees have recorded 7 wins, and Doncaster Rovers have come away with 11 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Doncaster Rovers was back in April 2007, over five years ago, with Doncaster Rovers running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2009/2010 Tue 19 Jan Brentford 0 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. F.A. Cup
2006/2007 Sat 21 Apr Doncaster Rvs. 3 - 0 Brentford League One
2006/2007 Tue 05 Dec Brentford 0 - 4 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2006/2007 Sat 11 Nov Brentford 0 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. F.A. Cup
2005/2006 Sat 25 Mar Brentford 0 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. League One
2005/2006 Tue 28 Feb Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 0 Brentford League One
2004/2005 Sat 12 Mar Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 0 Brentford League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. The Bees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Doncaster Rovers's 18 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Brentford's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Doncaster Rovers 6 3 1 2 6 5 10
Brentford 6 3 3 0 6 3 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Brentford on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Doncaster Rovers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Doncaster Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Brentford Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.

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