Lincoln City FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2
7 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Reading FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Stockport County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Mansfield Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Lincoln City 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' In just a few seconds LNER Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Lincoln City FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Lincoln City FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The 21-year-old Bailey Cadamarteri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Zak Jules is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
- 35' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 45' Lincoln City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 50' Lincoln City FC currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 60' 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.
- 65' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Freddie Draper is hanging Bailey Cadamarteri on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' Lincoln 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.
- 75' Joe Rafferty has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 75.
- 80' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Alexander MacDonald by Cohen Bramall on 80 minute.
- 85' Joe Powell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Jack Moylan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- Another three points for Rotherham United FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 11
- 18
- 23
- 1
- 27
- 9
- 28
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 29
- 17
- 16
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 65'
- 36
Coach
Michael Skubala
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 12
- 20
- 2
- 17
- 22
- 14
- 16
- 24
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 10
- 9
- 30
-
3
Cohen Bramall ↑ 80'
- 23
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Fiorini | 2 |
| Tom Hopper | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Jovon Makama | 1 |
| Shaun MacDonald | 1 |
| Joe Powell | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2025-01-01
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-12-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-12-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-12-21
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Reading FC
W
2024-12-14
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–2
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-12-07
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Charlton Athletic FC
D
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-01-01
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-12-29
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2024-12-26
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-12-21
Mansfield Town FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-12-14
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2024-12-03
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.93
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Rotherham United FC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
69%
Lincoln City FC or Rotherham United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.