Coventry City FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee David Webb
4 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Coventry City FC and Rotherham United FC get this one started.
- 5' Maxime Biamou is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 10' Matthew Olosunde has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 12' Magnificent from Tyler Walker! That is 26 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Joe Mattock. He receives a Yellow card.
- 21' With 3 assists to his name this season, Ben Wiles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daniel Barlaser suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Richard Wood has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Rotherham United FC make a change. Joe Mattock trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Barlaser on 46 minutes.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matthew Olosunde.
- 54' George Hirst gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Freddie Ladapo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' Coventry City FC have won 484 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Jamie Lindsay has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Vassell to step up.
- 71' Angus MacDonald catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 71.
- 72' Leo Ostigard makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Coventry City FC are in front.
- 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Tyler Walker departs to be replaced by Amadou Bakayoko.
- 80' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Michael Smith by Florian Jozefzoon on 80 minute.
- 85' Daniel Barlaser has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 90' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Coventry City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Tyler Walker ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 78'
- 5
- 11
- 13
- 15
- 6
- 9
- 21
- 38
- 2
- 23
Bench
- 8
- 22
- 18
-
20
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 78'
- 26
- 14
- 10
- 16
- 46
Coach
Mark Robins
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 27
-
3
Joe Mattock ↓ Daniel Barlaser 46'
- 6
- 8
- 24
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ George Hirst 54'
- 25
- 20
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Kyle Vassell 66'
Bench
-
28
Florian Jozefzoon ↑ 80'
- 5
- 2
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↑ 66'
-
26
Daniel Barlaser ↑ 46'
- 18
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 46'
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 54'
- 1
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Simms | 3 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Leo Ostigard | 2 |
| Cohen Bramall | 2 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2020-12-05
Coventry City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-12-01
Derby County FC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
2020-11-28
Norwich City FC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
2020-11-25
Coventry City FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2020-11-20
Coventry City FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-11-07
Watford FC
3–2
Coventry City FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-12-05
Coventry City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-12-01
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Brentford FC
L
2020-11-28
Rotherham United FC
2–2
AFC Bournemouth
D
2020-11-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-11-21
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-11-07
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
51%
Coventry City FC or Rotherham United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.