Coventry City FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Chris Pollard
- Referee Oliver Bickle
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Coventry City FC launch into their encounter with Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' England international Hakeeb Adelakun has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 23' The deadlock is broken! Freddie Ladapo gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
- 25' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Richard Wood.
- 30' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matthew Olosunde on 33 minutes.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' Coventry City 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.
- 47' What an equalizer from Matt Godden!
- 52' Jamie Lindsay is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' Coventry City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hakeeb Adelakun is hanging Ben Wiles on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Maxime Biamou is withdrawn and Amadou Bakayoko gets his opportunity.
- 69' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Barlaser is withdrawn and Shaun MacDonald gets his opportunity.
- 78' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Callum O'Hare.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matty Crooks.
- 88' Jamie Lindsay gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Matty Crooks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Sam McCallum by Ryan John Giles on 89 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 17
- 1
- 24
- 15
- 6
-
9
Maxime Biamou ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 64'
-
31
Sam McCallum ↓ Ryan John Giles 89'
- 4
- 23
Bench
- 25
- 8
-
18
Ryan John Giles ↑ 89'
- 13
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 64'
- 26
- 16
Coach
Mark Robins
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
-
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Hakeeb Adelakun 63'
- 24
- 1
- 10
-
17
Matty Crooks ↓ Jamie Lindsay 88'
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
14
Hakeeb Adelakun ↑ 63'
- 25
- 5
- 7
- 12
-
4
Shaun MacDonald ↑ 73'
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 88'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Simms | 3 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Leo Ostigard | 2 |
| Cohen Bramall | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2020-02-25
Coventry City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2020-02-22
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-02-15
Southend United FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-02-11
Coventry City FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2020-02-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-02-25
Coventry City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2020-02-22
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-02-15
Rotherham United FC
2–2
AFC Wimbledon
D
2020-02-07
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-02-01
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2020-01-28
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Rotherham United FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
67%
Coventry City FC or Rotherham United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.