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 | 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
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 |
Season Stats
| Northampton Town FC | Rotherham United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #23 |
| 35 | Points | 41 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 9 / 8 / 29 | W / D / L | 10 / 11 / 25 |
| 39 | Scored | 41 |
| 74 | Conceded | 71 |
| -35 | GD | -30 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 20% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Northampton Town FC are 24th (35 pts). Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Northampton Town FC launch into their encounter with Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Joe Powell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Sam Hoskins is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Sam Nombe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu makes it 0-1.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' England international Hakeem Odoffin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' It’s gonna be a card for TJ Eyoma.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joe Powell.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. TJ Eyoma made 318 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' 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' Brilliant from the ! Sam Nombe makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 65.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 73' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Jordan Hugill on, Louie Sibley off on 73 minutes.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Perry is booked for Northampton Town FC — card on 75.
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Terry Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 82' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Nesta Guinness-Walker comes on to replace TJ Eyoma.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jordan Hugill on 84 minutes.
- 89' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 90' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Sam Nombe is replaced by Jack Holmes on 90 minute.
- Northampton Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rotherham United FC were simply the better side today.
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
0.69
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 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
78%
Northampton Town FC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15.8%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 3
5.9%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3%
2 – 0
2.5%
0 – 4
2.2%
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% | 11% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 26% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.