Northampton Town FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 Daniel Robinson (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Stockport County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Crawley Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rotherham United FC gets underway.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Northampton Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kevin Nolan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' TJ Eyoma was booked on 40.
- 45' Max Dyche is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Poor challenge from Joe Powell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 58' Jordan Hugill has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' Against the run of play, Sam Nombe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Hugill. He replaces Louie Sibley on 73 minute.
- 75' It’s gonna be a card for Ben Perry.
- 80' Mitch Pinnock has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 191 appearances.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Nesta Guinness-Walker. He replaces TJ Eyoma on 82 minute.
- 84' Jordan Hugill catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
- 89' Rotherham United 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.
- 90' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Jack Holmes comes on to replace Sam Nombe.
- With this win, Rotherham United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 19
- 7
- 1
- 16
- 22
- 35
- 21
- 28
- 10
- 8
Bench
- 26
- 9
- 3
-
12
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 82'
- 23
- 15
- 13
Coach
Kevin Nolan
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Sam Nombe ↓ Jack Holmes 90'
- 7
- 6
- 1
- 12
- 2
- 22
- 4
- 24
-
15
Louie Sibley ↓ Jordan Hugill 73'
- 25
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 73'
- 20
-
9
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 82'
- 37
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 90'
- 38
- 39
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Andre Green | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2025-04-01
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-03-29
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2025-03-22
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2025-03-15
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2025-03-08
Leyton Orient FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2025-03-04
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-04-01
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-03-29
Rotherham United FC
0–4
Crawley Town FC
L
2025-03-18
Rotherham United FC
2–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-15
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Exeter City FC
D
2025-03-08
Wrexham AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-03-04
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.77
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
77%
Northampton Town FC or Rotherham United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.6%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 3
5.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 25% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.