Preston 3-0 Rotherham

Recent form

Preston

Preston's recent form has been impressive, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 9th position in the league table, having accumulated 56 points from 37 games. Preston's defensive record has been solid, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.83 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess is also noteworthy, scoring 1.5 goals per game and finding the back of the net nine times in total. The 3-0 victory against Coventry on February 23rd stands out as a particularly high-scoring game for Preston. With an average of 2.33 total goals per game and 70% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals, Preston's games have been entertaining for fans.

Rotherham

Rotherham are currently in a poor run of form, sitting in 24th position in the Championship with just 20 points from 38 games. They are on a five-match losing streak, having lost to Huddersfield, Norwich, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, and QPR before managing a goalless draw against Huddersfield in their most recent match. During this six-game period, Rotherham have conceded a staggering 17 goals while scoring just 4, resulting in a goal difference of -13. Notably, they suffered two heavy 5-0 defeats against Norwich and Coventry. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six games, and have seen over 2.5 goals in 70% of these matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been mixed, with a run of three consecutive wins followed by two draws and a loss in their latest match against Stoke City. The team has been involved in several high-scoring games, with five out of their last six home matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Preston's 3-2 victory against Ipswich and their 2-2 draw against Blackburn stand out as particularly entertaining encounters. Despite the recent loss, Preston has managed to maintain a positive goal difference at home, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per game while conceding 1.17.

Rotherham

Rotherham's away form has been extremely poor in recent matches, with a run of five consecutive defeats. During this losing streak, they have conceded a staggering 20 goals while scoring only 5, highlighting their defensive frailties and lack of attacking prowess on the road. Notably, they suffered two heavy 5-0 defeats against Norwich and Coventry in their most recent away fixtures. The team's away matches have been particularly high-scoring, with 80% of their last 6 games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 4.17 total goals per game. Rotherham's struggles away from home have significantly contributed to their current position of 24th in the league table.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Preston North End and Rotherham United show the following key details based on the provided sources:

- **Total Games**: As of the information available until 2023, the two teams have faced each other in at least 18 matches since 2004. However, the complete historical game count is not explicitly stated in the search results.
- **Winning Record**: In these games, Preston North End has won 5 times, while Rotherham United has won fewer than that number as it's mentioned that Preston North End has lost all three of its most recent encounters with Rotherham United.
- **Draws**: There have been at least 8 draws between the two clubs.
- **Goals Per Match**: On average, the teams have scored 2.5 goals per match when they play against each other.

For a comprehensive breakdown of specific match results, you may refer to the detailed lists provided by 11v11, which include dates, scores, and competitions where these matches occurred.