Norwich City FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

Norwich City FC

1 – 0

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Rotherham United FC

Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Carrow Road HT 45+3' · FT 45+10'

Y 59' Michael Ihiekwe

Overview

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Norwich City FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Carrow Road.

Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Bhupinder Gill
Referee Alan Dale
Referee Robert Hyde
Referee Tony Harrington

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Norwich City FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rotherham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-02-20 Norwich City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC 2020-10-17 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Norwich City FC 2019-03-16 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Norwich City FC 2018-12-01 Norwich City FC 3–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Feb	Rotherham United FC	H	1–0	W
17 Feb	Coventry City FC	A	2–0	W
13 Feb	Stoke City FC	H	4–1	W
05 Feb	Swansea City AFC	A	0–2	L
02 Feb	Millwall FC	A	0–0	D
30 Jan	Middlesbrough FC	H	0–0	D

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Feb	Norwich City FC	A	0–1	L
17 Feb	AFC Bournemouth	A	0–1	L
09 Feb	Cardiff City FC	H	1–2	L
06 Feb	Preston North End FC	A	2–1	W
03 Feb	Derby County FC	H	3–0	W
30 Jan	Swansea City AFC	H	1–3	L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

13% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Norwich City FC

0-15

6/6

16-30

6/4

31-45

4/2

46-60

4/6

61-75

9/3

76+

2/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Norwich City FC

Mohamed Toure	5 G
Mathias Kvistgaarden	4 G	4 A
Edmond-Paris Maghoma	4 G	2 A
Andre Brooks	3 G	2 A
Anthony Musaba	3 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' And we are off! Norwich City FC vs Rotherham United FC — let the football do the talking.
5' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
10' It looks surprising Norwich City FC does not make any changes. Freddie Ladapo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
15' Christoph Zimmermann is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Norwich City FC tonight.
17' A goal from the Finland international Teemu Pukki! He fires home on 17 to make it 1-0!
22' Norwich City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
27' The 27-year-old George Hirst has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
32' Norwich City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
37' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
42' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
46' The whistle greets Angus MacDonald as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Olosunde.
51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Smith, as he is very good at scoring at Carrow Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
56' Matty Crooks has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
59' Michael Ihiekwe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
64' Florian Jozefzoon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Norwich City FC so far.
67' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Smith departs to be replaced by George Hirst.
72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kieran Sadlier made 161 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
76' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kieran Sadlier is hanging Matty Crooks on the field on 76 minute.
81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
84' Wes Harding makes way for Florian Jozefzoon at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
90' Norwich City FC make a change. Todd Cantwell trudges off to be replaced by Lukas Rupp on 90 minutes.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Norwich City FC players.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

19
Wes Harding ↓ Florian Jozefzoon 84'
30
Ryan John Giles
5
Lewis Wing
21
Angus MacDonald ↓ Matthew Olosunde 46'
15
Clark Robertson
8
Ben Wiles
24
Michael Smith ↓ George Hirst 67'
25
Matty Crooks ↓ Kieran Sadlier 76'
20
Michael Ihiekwe C
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Freddie Ladapo 67'
1
Viktor Johansson

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Kenny McLean	2
Gabriel Sara	2
Teemu Pukki	2
Jacob Sorensen	1
Semi Ajayi	1
Borja Sainz	1
Jordan Hugill	1
Freddie Ladapo	1

Head to Head

Norwich City FC Form

2021-02-20 Norwich City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC W 2021-02-17 Coventry City FC 0–2 Norwich City FC W 2021-02-13 Norwich City FC 4–1 Stoke City FC W 2021-02-05 Swansea City AFC 2–0 Norwich City FC L 2021-02-02 Millwall FC 0–0 Norwich City FC D 2021-01-30 Norwich City FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC D

Rotherham United FC Form

2021-02-20 Norwich City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2021-02-17 AFC Bournemouth 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2021-02-09 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2021-02-06 Preston North End FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC W 2021-02-03 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Derby County FC W 2021-01-30 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Swansea City AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.49 Norwich City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.81 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60% + Norwich City FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Norwich City FC56% Draw26% Rotherham United FC18%

Actual: Norwich City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes44% 0% No56%

Avg goals/match: 2.3

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	67%	33%
± 2.5	40%	60%
± 3.5	21%	79%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

Norwich City FC or Draw

82%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

44%

Norwich City FC or Rotherham United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Norwich City FC35% Draw50% Rotherham United FC15%

Actual: Norwich City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

Actual

1 – 1

12.9%

0 – 0

12.1%

2 – 0

10.8%

2 – 1

8.8%

0 – 1

3 – 0

5.3%

1 – 2

4.7%

3 – 1

4.4%

2 – 2

3.6%

0 – 2

3.1%

4 – 0

Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC

Handicap	Norwich City FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	11%	—	89%
-2	11%	16%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	25%	48%
-0.5	52%	—	48%
+0.5	81%	—	19%
+1	81%	13%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	5%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet

45% ✗

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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