FM Preview: Millwall v Blackburn Rovers 23 Apr 2013

Last updated : 22 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn Rovers travel to take on Millwall at The Den on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 6 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The last time the two teams met at Millwall was more than a decade ago, in January 2002, with Blackburn Rovers inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Lions in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 24 Nov Blackburn R. 0 - 2 Millwall Championship
2001/2002 Sat 26 Jan Millwall 0 - 1 Blackburn R. F.A. Cup
1991/1992 Sat 25 Apr Blackburn R. 2 - 1 Millwall Second Division
1991/1992 Sat 05 Oct Millwall 1 - 3 Blackburn R. Second Division
1990/1991 Sat 11 May Millwall 2 - 1 Blackburn R. Second Division
1990/1991 Sat 03 Nov Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Millwall Second Division
1987/1988 Sat 07 May Millwall 1 - 4 Blackburn R. Second Division

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Recent respective form guides

Millwall's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Lions have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Blackburn Rovers is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Rovers have conceded 16 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Millwall find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 55 points from their 42 matches.

Blackburn Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 53 points from 43 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 2 2 2 4 6 8
Blackburn Rovers 6 2 1 3 6 11 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Blackburn Rovers Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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