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Swansea City travel to take on Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 35 games played, Swans have recorded 7 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 17 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was just over four years ago, in October 2000, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a League Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2000/2001 | Sat 14 Apr | Swansea City | 0 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 24 Oct | Rotherham U. | 4 - 2 | Swansea City | LGE1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 06 May | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Swansea City | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Fri 08 Oct | Swansea City | 2 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Mon 05 Apr | Rotherham U. | 1 - 0 | Swansea City | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Fri 09 Oct | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 11 Apr | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Swansea City | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 10 conceded.
The Swans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Swans pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.
Rotherham U. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 13 matches. Swansea City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 14 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| Swansea City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Swansea City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Rotherham U.. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rotherham U. | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 7 most recent games. |
| Swansea City | 4 games since last away draw. |