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 | 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 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Northampton Town FC and Rotherham United FC is underway.
- 5' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Northampton Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' That is a card for Northampton Town FC. TJ Eyoma will be fuming at that decision.
- 45' 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 Cameron Humphreys suffering a number of foals already.
- 50' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Terry Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 53' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a card on 53.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Holmes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 63' Jordan Hugill needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 65' Against the run of play, Sam Nombe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 73' Rotherham United FC make a change. Louie Sibley trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Hugill on 73 minutes.
- 75' That is a card for Northampton Town FC. Ben Perry will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Nesta Guinness-Walker on, TJ Eyoma off on 82 minutes.
- 84' Jordan Hugill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
- 89' Cameron McGeehan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Northampton Town FC so far.
- 90' Rotherham United FC make a change. Sam Nombe trudges off to be replaced by Jack Holmes on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rotherham United FC take all three points.
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.