FM Preview: Gillingham v Rotherham United 01 Apr 2013

Last updated : 31 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gillingham v Rotherham United fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Priestfield on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gills are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 3 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield was just last season, in February 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Gillingham League Two
2011/2012 Tue 21 Feb Gillingham 0-0 Rotherham U. League Two
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Rotherham U. 3 - 0 Gillingham League Two
2010/2011 Mon 25 Apr Rotherham U. 0 - 1 Gillingham League Two
2010/2011 Tue 08 Feb Gillingham 3 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 14 Feb Rotherham U. 2 - 0 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Gillingham 4 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Gillingham are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These games have seen the Gills score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The The Millers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Millers, and 7 goals against.

Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 40 games giving them a return of 75 points.

Rotherham United's total of 64 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gillingham 6 2 4 0 6 4 10
Rotherham United 6 2 2 2 9 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gillingham 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Rotherham United Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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