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Cheltenham Town FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Cheltenham Town FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Jonny-Rocks Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cheltenham Town FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 14 26
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Plymouth Argyle FC 14 23
6 Reading FC 14 22
7 Bradford City AFC 13 22
8 Cambridge United FC 14 21
9 Sheffield Wednesday FC 13 20
10 Leicester City FC 13 19
11 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
12 Milton Keynes Dons FC 13 18
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 14 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 Notts County FC 12 14
18 AFC Wimbledon 13 13
19 Blackpool FC 12 12
20 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
21 Wigan Athletic FC 14 11
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 12 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
1
Cheltenham Town FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Rotherham United FC H 0–2 L
28 Sep Sunderland AFC A 0–5 L
25 Sep Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L
18 Sep Oxford United FC H 1–0 W
11 Sep Charlton Athletic FC A 2–1 W
04 Sep Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–1 D
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Cheltenham Town FC A 2–0 W
28 Sep AFC Wimbledon H 3–0 W
25 Sep Crewe Alexandra FC H 1–1 D
18 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
14 Sep Lincoln City FC A 1–1 D
11 Sep Fleetwood Town FC H 2–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cheltenham Town FC to score. At the same time, Rotherham United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Smith made 357 appearances and scored 82 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Cheltenham Town FC have won 175 goals from 145 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cheltenham Town FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' The deadlock is broken! Will Grigg gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 61' Cheltenham Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 68' Mikel Miller gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Shane Ferguson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 74' Cheltenham Town FC ring the changes. Kyle Joseph has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Vassell to step up.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Rarmani Edmonds-Green gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 77' Rotherham United FC make a change. Will Grigg trudges off to be replaced by Freddie Ladapo on 77 minutes.
  • 81' Another change for Cheltenham Town FC made on 81 minute. Liam Sercombe leaves to be changed by Ellis Chapman.
  • 86' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Duff

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joel Colwill 2
Will Grigg 1
Rarmani Edmonds-Green 1
Mallik Wilks 1
Ethon Archer 1

Head to Head

2021-10-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2021-10-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC L 2021-09-28 Sunderland AFC 5–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-09-25 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-09-18 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2021-09-11 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2021-09-04 Cheltenham Town FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D

Rotherham United FC Form

2021-10-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC W 2021-09-28 Rotherham United FC 3–0 AFC Wimbledon W 2021-09-25 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Crewe Alexandra FC D 2021-09-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC W 2021-09-14 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2021-09-11 Rotherham United FC 2–4 Fleetwood Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.77 Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cheltenham Town FC23% Draw30% Rotherham United FC47%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
77%
Cheltenham Town FC or Rotherham United FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cheltenham Town FC15% Draw52% Rotherham United FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.9%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 4
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC

Handicap Cheltenham Town FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 25% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗

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