Morecambe FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Morecambe FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Mazuma Stadium.
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Nov | Solihull Moors FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 08 Nov | Maldon & Tiptree FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Morecambe FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Luton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 May | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Morecambe FC launch into their encounter with Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Morecambe FC that had 98 games and scored 108 goals.
- 15' Viktor Johansson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' Poor challenge from Jokull Andresson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 27' Oliver Rathbone is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Morecambe 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.
- 42' Ryan Cooney has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Rarmani Edmonds-Green departs to be replaced by Richard Wood.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Magnificent from Michael Smith! That is 76 goals in 357 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 65' Morecambe FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Adam Phillips. He replaces Shane McLoughlin on 66 minute.
- 68' A tactical swap from Morecambe FC — Wesley McDonald on, Arthur Gnahoua off on 68 minutes.
- 72' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Shane Ferguson by Joe Mattock on 72 minute.
- 76' Joshua McPake makes way for Shayon Harrison at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Morecambe FC.
- 78' The crowd applauds Joshua Kayode as he leaves the pitch. Kieran Sadlier steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 83' Morecambe FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Mattock on 88.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ryan Cooney on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Morecambe FC will be frustrated.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 4
- 21
- 24
- 8
- 5
- 9
-
11
Joshua McPake ↓ Shayon Harrison 76'
- 25
- 20
Bench
- 31
-
7
Wesley McDonald ↑ 68'
-
18
Adam Phillips ↑ 66'
- 6
-
27
Shayon Harrison ↑ 76'
- 16
- 26
Coach
Steve Robinson
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Shane Ferguson ↓ Joe Mattock 72'
- 2
- 8
- 24
- 18
- 20
- 11
- 16
- 23
- 1
-
19
Joshua Kayode ↓ Hakeem Odoffin 78'
Bench
-
3
Joe Mattock ↑ 72'
-
6
Richard Wood ↑ 46'
-
22
Hakeem Odoffin ↑ 78'
- 4
- 14
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 78'
- 30
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Morecambe FC Form
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-08-17
Morecambe FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-08-14
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-08-07
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-05-08
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-05-04
Luton Town FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-05-01
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Morecambe FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Morecambe FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Morecambe FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
66%
Morecambe FC or Rotherham United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
3 – 0
2.2%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Morecambe FC
| Handicap | Morecambe FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 21% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.