Blackburn Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Blackburn Rovers FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Rotherham United FC

Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Ewood Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Arnor Sigurdsson 8' 1–0

1–1 30' Sean Morrison

Samuel Szmodics 46' 2–1

2–2 82' Tom Eaves

Y 44' Sean Morrison

Overview

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Blackburn Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers FC 6 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Jarred Gillett
Assistant 1 Darren Cann
Assistant 2 Daniel Robathan

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	7	14
2	West Bromwich Albion FC	6	13
3	Swansea City AFC	6	11
4	Queens Park Rangers FC	6	11
5	Charlton Athletic FC	6	11
6	Middlesbrough FC	5	10
7	Bristol City FC	5	10
8	Millwall FC	5	9
9	Norwich City FC	6	9
10	Sheffield United FC	6	9
11	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	5	8
12	Watford FC	6	8
13	Southampton FC	6	7
14	Birmingham City FC	6	7
15	Stoke City FC	6	7
16	Wrexham AFC	7	7
17	Portsmouth FC	5	6
18	Blackburn Rovers FC	6	5
19	Lincoln City FC	5	5
20	Cardiff City FC	6	4
21	Bolton Wanderers FC	6	4
22	Derby County FC	6	4
23	Burnley FC	6	3
24	Preston North End FC	6	3

Head-to-Head

Blackburn Rovers FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Rotherham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC 2023-08-12 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2023-01-14 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC 2021-05-01 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Rotherham United FC	H	2–2	D
29 Dec	Hull City AFC	A	2–3	L
26 Dec	Huddersfield Town AFC	A	0–3	L
23 Dec	Watford FC	H	1–2	L
16 Dec	Southampton FC	A	0–4	L
12 Dec	Bristol City FC	H	2–1	W

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	2–2	D
29 Dec	Sunderland AFC	H	1–1	D
26 Dec	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–0	W
23 Dec	Leicester City FC	A	0–3	L
16 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	2–3	L
12 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	0–2	L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

17% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

0-15

–/2

16-30

2/2

31-45

–/2

46-60

4/1

61-75

–/1

76+

–/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

Andri Gudjohnsen	2 G	1 A
Sean McLoughlin	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' In just a few seconds Ewood Park will turn into a battlefield for Blackburn Rovers FC and Rotherham United FC.
5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
8' A stunning finish from Arnor Sigurdsson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
13' It looks surprising Blackburn Rovers FC does not make any changes. Sam Clucas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
18' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackburn Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
28' Tom Eaves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
30' Brilliant from the ! Sean Morrison makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 30.
35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
40' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sean Morrison.
46' What composure from Samuel Szmodics! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-1.
51' James Hill, a England , has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackburn Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
64' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dilan Markanday is hanging Andrew Moran on the field on 64 minute.
65' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! Niall Ennis comes on to replace Semir Telalovic.
67' The whistle greets Sam Clucas as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Lindsay.
72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
77' Cafu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Rathbone at the 77 minute mark.
78' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Dexter Lembikisa is replaced by Arvin Appiah.
82' A goal from the England international Tom Eaves! He fires home on 82 to make it 2-2!
87' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sondre Tronstad is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
90' Rotherham United FC make a change. Tom Eaves trudges off to be replaced by Georgie Kelly on 90 minutes.
It finishes all square. Blackburn Rovers FC and Rotherham United FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

Rotherham United FC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

30
Arvin Appiah ↑ 78'
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 67'
26
Dillon Phillips
7
Cafu ↑ 77'
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 90'
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 67'
35
Ciaran McGuckin

Coach Leam Richardson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Samuel Szmodics	4
Adam Armstrong	2
Michael Smith	2
Semi Ajayi	2
Hakeem Odoffin	2
Harvey Elliot	1
Sean Morrison	1
Tom Eaves	1

Head to Head

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2024-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC D 2023-12-29 Hull City AFC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-12-26 Huddersfield Town AFC 3–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-12-23 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Watford FC L 2023-12-16 Southampton FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-12-12 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Bristol City FC W

Rotherham United FC Form

2024-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC D 2023-12-29 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2023-12-26 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-12-23 Leicester City FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC L 2023-12-16 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC L 2023-12-12 Rotherham United FC 0–2 West Bromwich Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.65 Blackburn Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.4 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Blackburn Rovers FC or Rotherham United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Blackburn Rovers FC43% Draw26% Rotherham United FC31%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.05

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	58%	42%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

57%

Blackburn Rovers FC or Rotherham United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC31% Draw44% Rotherham United FC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.9%

2 – 1

8.7%

1 – 2

7.4%

1 – 0

0 – 0

6.5%

2 – 0

6.4%

2 – 2

Actual

0 – 1

5.8%

3 – 1

4.8%

0 – 2

4.6%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap	Blackburn Rovers FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	13%	78%
-1.5	22%	—	78%
-1	22%	20%	58%
-0.5	42%	—	58%
+0.5	68%	—	32%
+1	68%	17%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.