This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Torquay United and Rotherham United at 15:00 on 17th September 2011 in the League Two.

Footymad preview History of the Torquay United v Rotherham United fixture

Torquay United prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Plainmoor was less than a year ago, in March 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 07 May Rotherham U. 3 - 1 Torquay Utd. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 01 Mar Torquay Utd. 1-1 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Fri 19 Feb Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Torquay Utd. 0 - 2 Rotherham U. League Two
1999/2000 Sat 11 Mar Torquay Utd. 2 - 1 Rotherham U. League Division Three
1999/2000 Tue 02 Nov Rotherham U. 1 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Division Three
1998/1999 Sat 24 Apr Torquay Utd. 2 - 0 Rotherham U. League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gulls in those games, with 7 conceded.

Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Millers, and 8 goals against.

Torquay United's total of 13 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Rotherham United are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 17 points from their 8 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Torquay United 6 1 3 2 8 8 6
Rotherham United 6 3 2 1 13 8 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Plainmoor for the Gulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Rotherham United claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Torquay United Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham United Not won in previous 2 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here