How are the fixtures compiled?

[silent majority]

A good article in the Guardian explains the process really well;

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/15/fixtures-premier-league-football-league-compiled?CMP=twt_gu

[swintonrover]

Cheers, an interesting read.
going to the pairings, who are Rovers paired with? Because whoever it is must be sick of playing at home opening, boxing and final day of the season!

[silent majority]

Well it used to be Barnsley. But I think it's been changed to Rotherham. I'll double check as the FSF have a representative on the fixtures panel.

[silent majority]

Definitely Barnsley, when they're at home we are away etc. Also paired up with SWFC & SUFC. When we're at home so are SWFC and the other two are away from home.

[DonnyRTID]

We must be away first game then cos Sheff Utd are at home.

[bobjimwilly]

We must be away first game then cos Sheff Utd are at home.

doh! 

[swintonrover]

Cheers S_M.

[DonnyRTID]

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We must be away first game then cos Sheff Utd are at home.

doh! 

Care to elaborate!

[Woodhead Passer]

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We must be away first game then cos Sheff Utd are at home.

doh! 

Care to elaborate!

I think everyone is getting frustrated that Sheff United are getting mentioned in most posts lately.

Either that or it has been said on the forum that we are more likely to be at home when Sheff United are at home.

Liam Hoden ‏@liamhodenDFP
For four of the last five seasons, Rovers have played at home when Sheffield United have been at home. The exception was last season #drfc

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[bobjimwilly]

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We must be away first game then cos Sheff Utd are at home.

doh! 

Care to elaborate!

Was hoping for the first game of the season to be at home.

[DonnyRTID]

" When we're at home so are SWFC and the other two are away from home"

Forgive my ignorance but I based my post on the above quote.

[DonnyRTID]

Definitely Barnsley, when they're at home we are away etc. Also paired up with SWFC & SUFC. When we're at home so are SWFC and the other two are away from home.

Doesn't seem to be the case this coming season.

[silent majority]

Definitely Barnsley, when they're at home we are away etc. Also paired up with SWFC & SUFC. When we're at home so are SWFC and the other two are away from home.

Doesn't seem to be the case this coming season.

Yes, you're right. I'll go back and ask the question again.