History of the Morecambe v Rotherham United fixture
Morecambe prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Westgate on Saturday afternoon, 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 Westgate was just last season, in October 2011, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 23 Oct | Rotherham U. | 2 - 1 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Apr | Rotherham U. | 3 - 2 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 25 Oct | Morecambe | 3-3 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 5 conceded.
Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Millers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.
Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 52 points from their 42 games played so far,
Rotherham United's total of 64 points from their 40 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Rotherham United | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here