History of the Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United pack their bags to visit Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, The Blades have recorded 4 wins, and Doncaster Rovers have come away with 5 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Keepmoat Stadium was within the last three years, in October 2010, with Doncaster Rovers running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 18 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 03 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Doncaster Rvs. | 2 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Doncaster Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 27 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 30 Sep | Doncaster Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Doncaster Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.
Sheffield United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Blades's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Doncaster Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 46 points from 24 games.
Sheffield United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 46 points from the 25 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
With Sheffield United only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Keepmoat Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 11 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Sheffield United | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here