FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Doncaster Rovers 27 Nov 2010

Last updated : 26 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Eagles have claimed victory from 5 of the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in December 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 FebDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2009/2010Sat 05 DecCrystal Palace0-3Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 25 AprDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Sat 13 DecCrystal Palace2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 23 SepCrystal Palace2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGEC
1981/1982Tue 27 OctCrystal Palace2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGEC
1981/1982Tue 06 OctDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Crystal PalaceLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Eagles's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rovers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Crystal Palace are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower Championship with a return of just 17 points from their 18 games thus far. Doncaster Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower Championship, picking up 27 from their 18 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace620411146
Doncaster Rvs.632112911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Eagles of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Doncaster Rvs., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last defeat.