Thursday , 2 July 2026

Mansfield Town FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Mansfield Town FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Sat 21 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC One Call Stadium 8,401 HT 45' · FT 45'
Adedeji Oshilaja 27' 1–0
Aaron Lewis 59' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Mansfield Town FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at One Call Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
  • Assistant 1 Andrew Aylott
  • Assistant 2

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
2
Mansfield Town FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-21 Mansfield Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Mansfield Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Rotherham United FC H 1–0 W
14 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 0–0 D
07 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–2 L
03 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–3 L
30 Nov Stevenage FC A 1–0 W
26 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
23 Nov Crawley Town FC A 0–1 L
08 Nov Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
02 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 1–3 L

Season Stats

Mansfield Town FC Rotherham United FC
#10 Position #23
65 Points 41
46 Played 46
16 / 17 / 13 W / D / L 10 / 11 / 25
62 Scored 41
50 Conceded 71
+12 GD -30
1.41 PPG 0.89
35% Win % 22%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Mansfield Town FC are 10th (65 pts). Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at One Call Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Mansfield Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
  • 10' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Joe Rafferty has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nigel Clough will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' Mansfield Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' Adedeji Oshilaja puts Mansfield Town FC on the lead.
  • 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Mansfield Town FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' Mansfield Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jamie McCart is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Mansfield Town FC.
  • 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Mansfield Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' A moment of madness from Aaron Lewis on 59 minutes earns him a card. Mansfield Town FC will be frustrated.
  • 60' Jack Holmes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Green on 60 minute.
  • 61' Aden Flint has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Maris on 61 minute.
  • 66' Scotland international Zak Jules has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 67' Mansfield Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiram Boateng is hanging Aaron Lewis on the field on 67 minute.
  • 72' It is a cagey affair so far. Mansfield Town FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
  • 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 79' Jordan Hugill has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Nombe on 79 minute.
  • 84' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 86' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Mallik Wilks has done his job and it is now time for Ciaran McGuckin to step up.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rotherham United FC.

Lineups

Mansfield Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Clough

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mallik Wilks 2
Aden Flint 1
Jordan Bowery 1
George Maris 1
Adedeji Oshilaja 1
Sam Nombe 1

Head to Head

2024-12-21 Mansfield Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Mansfield Town FC Form

2024-12-21 Mansfield Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC W 2024-12-14 Charlton Athletic FC 0–0 Mansfield Town FC D 2024-12-07 Mansfield Town FC 1–2 Huddersfield Town AFC L 2024-12-03 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Mansfield Town FC L 2024-11-30 Stevenage FC 0–1 Mansfield Town FC W 2024-11-26 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Mansfield Town FC L

Rotherham United FC Form

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 2024-11-23 Crawley Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2024-11-08 Barnsley FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC L 2024-11-02 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Cheltenham Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47 Mansfield Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 69% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Mansfield Town FC59% Draw27% Rotherham United FC14%
Actual: Mansfield Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Mansfield Town FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
41%
Mansfield Town FC or Rotherham United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Mansfield Town FC39% Draw52% Rotherham United FC9%
Actual: Mansfield Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.3%
2 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
1 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
0 – 2
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Mansfield Town FC

Handicap Mansfield Town FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 19% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 28% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
61% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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