THE MATCH PREVIEW: Vs ROTHERHAM UNITED THE MATCH PREVIEW: Vs ROTHERHAM UNITED

THE MATCH PREVIEW: Vs ROTHERHAM UNITED

This Saturday, Walsall Football Club travel to the New York Stadium to face Rotherham United in Sky Bet League One.
This Saturday, Walsall Football Club travel to the New York Stadium to face Rotherham United in Sky Bet League One;

The Saddlers go into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Crewe Alexandra, and have still not tasted victory since the 5-1 demolition of Notts County on 25th January.

Walsall manager Dean Smith has a fully fit squad to select from. Midfielder Sam Mantom is also available after completing his three match ban, and is likely to go straight back into the side in place of Nicky Featherstone.


Fifth placed Rotherham, go into the game on the back of a 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic. The Millers are also undefeated in the last eleven games, which includes vitories over Crewe Alexandra (4-2) and Notts County (6-0).


Rotherham have no new injury or suspension concerns. The Millers could call on the services of striker Wes Thomas and midfielder Rob Milsom following their recovery from injuries.

In-terms of head-to-head, it's all square between the two, with twenty-nine wins apiece, there have also been twelve draws between the two.


Their last encounter, on September 21st, resulted in a 1-1 draw at the Banks's Stadium with goals from Sam Mantom and Daniel Nardiello respectively.


Previous five results;

29 Nov 03 - Rotherham United v Walsall - 2-0 - League Division 1
09 May 04 - Walsall v Rotherham United - 3-2 - League Division 1
06 Aug 05 - Rotherham United v Walsall - 1-2 - League One
26 Nov 05 - Walsall v Rotherham United - 3-1 - League One
21 Sep 13 - Walsall v Rotherham United - 1-1 - League One

The referee for this weekend is scheduled to be Andy Woolmer, who is based in Northamptonshire. Referee Woolmer has officiated over twenty-four games this season, where he has issued seventy-one yellow and one red card, he has also awarded seven penalites.


Billy Khatib and Andy Newbold will be running the lines whilst the Fourth Official is scheduled to be James Wilson.
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