Blackburn Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

Blackburn Rovers FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Rotherham United FC

Wed 16 Dec 2020 · 19:45 UTC Ewood Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+9'

Y 38' Michael Ihiekwe

Barry Douglas 58' Y

Y 64' Jamie Lindsay

Ryan Nyambe 90' Y

Y 90' Billy Jones

Overview

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

Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Jarred Gillett
Referee Simon Mather
Referee Matthew Jones
Referee Andrew Fox

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Millwall FC	46	83
4	Southampton FC	46	80
5	Middlesbrough FC	46	80
6	Hull City AFC	46	73
7	Wrexham AFC	46	71
8	Derby County FC	46	69
9	Norwich City FC	46	65
10	Birmingham City FC	46	64
11	Swansea City AFC	46	64
12	Bristol City FC	46	62
13	Sheffield United FC	46	60
14	Preston North End FC	46	60
15	Queens Park Rangers FC	46	58
16	Watford FC	46	57
17	Stoke City FC	46	55
18	Portsmouth FC	46	55
19	Charlton Athletic FC	46	53
20	Blackburn Rovers FC	46	52
21	West Bromwich Albion FC	46	51
22	Oxford United FC	46	47
23	Leicester City FC	46	46
24	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

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

Last 5 meetings

2020-12-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC 2019-03-02 Rotherham United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2018-11-10 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Dec	Rotherham United FC	H	2–1	W
12 Dec	Norwich City FC	H	1–2	L
09 Dec	Bristol City FC	A	0–1	L
05 Dec	Brentford FC	A	2–2	D
02 Dec	Millwall FC	H	2–1	W
28 Nov	Barnsley FC	H	2–1	W

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–2	L
12 Dec	Bristol City FC	H	2–0	W
08 Dec	Watford FC	A	0–2	L
05 Dec	Coventry City FC	A	1–3	L
01 Dec	Brentford FC	H	0–2	L
28 Nov	AFC Bournemouth	H	2–2	D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Blackburn Rovers FC welcome Rotherham United FC for this crunch clash at Ewood Park.
5' 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.
10' Blackburn Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Freddie Ladapo made 331 appearances and scored 74 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
35' Joe Rothwell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Ihiekwe on 38.
43' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
48' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bradley Johnson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
53' Blackburn Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Barry Douglas on 58 minutes.
59' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Barry Douglas is replaced by Amari'i Bell on 59 minute.
60' Stewart Downing gets the nod from Blackburn Rovers FC. He replaces Joe Rothwell and will look to change the dynamic.
61' Michael Smith doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
64' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie Lindsay is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 64.
68' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! Lewis Holtby comes on to replace John Buckley.
70' George Hirst is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Smith at the 70 minute mark.
71' Freddie Ladapo gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Kyle Vassell and will look to change the dynamic.
76' Michael Ihiekwe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
80' Magnificent from Harvey Elliot! That is 7 goals in 341 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
85' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Hirst, as he is very good at scoring at Ewood Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
89' Tyrhys Dolan is replacing Sam Gallagher for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
90' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Billy Jones is hanging Daniel Barlaser on the field on 90 minute.
90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Nyambe on 90 minutes.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Blackburn Rovers FC 2-1 Rotherham United FC.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

13
Aynsley Pears
19
Tom Trybull ↑ 68'
6
Stewart Downing ↑ 60'
11
Harry Chapman
17
Amari'i Bell ↑ 59'
34
Brad Lyons
10
Lewis Holtby ↑ 68'
25
Hayden Carter
39
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 89'

Coach Tony Mowbray

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Samuel Szmodics	4
Semi Ajayi	2
Hakeem Odoffin	2
Adam Armstrong	2
Michael Smith	2
Conor Washington	1
Ryan Williams	1
Oliver Rathbone	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.62 Blackburn Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.18 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC49% Draw26% Rotherham United FC25%

Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.8

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	52%	48%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

51%

Blackburn Rovers FC or Rotherham United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC33% Draw46% Rotherham United FC21%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.5%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

0 – 0

2 – 0

7.8%

1 – 2

6.6%

0 – 1

6.3%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

4.9%

0 – 2

4.2%

3 – 0

4.1%

3 – 2

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap	Blackburn Rovers FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	14%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	22%	54%
-0.5	46%	—	54%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

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

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

Rotherham United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Clean Sheet