History of the Doncaster Rovers v Walsall fixture
Walsall travel to take on Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saddlers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The last time the two teams met at Doncaster Rovers was back in October 2007, over five years ago, with Walsall inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Rovers in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Walsall | 0 - 3 | Doncaster Rvs. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 01 Jan | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 02 Oct | Doncaster Rvs. | 2 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 17 Apr | Doncaster Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Oct | Walsall | 1 - 0 | Doncaster Rvs. | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 01 Jan | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Doncaster Rvs. | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 04 Sep | Doncaster Rvs. | 3 - 1 | Walsall | 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 lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 6 conceded.
Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Saddlers have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Doncaster Rovers are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 56 points from the 29 games they have played so far.
Walsall's 44 points from 31 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 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 13 |
| Walsall | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Walsall have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Doncaster Rovers may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Walsall | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here