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Last updated : 15 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Peterborough play host to Doncaster Rovers at London Road Ground on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Posh are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was back in February 2005, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 20 OctDoncaster Rvs.3 - 1PeterboroughCHMP
2004/2005Sat 19 FebPeterborough0-2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 30 OctDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
1997/1998Tue 10 FebPeterborough0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 16 AugDoncaster Rvs.0 - 5PeterboroughLGE2
1990/1991Fri 22 FebDoncaster Rvs.0 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
1990/1991Sat 10 NovPeterborough1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Rovers, and 9 goals against.

Peterborough find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 36 games have yielded only 30 points. Doncaster Rvs.'s 48 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6303549
Doncaster Rvs.62221088

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough 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:
Peterborough 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last defeat.