Nottingham Forest FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at The City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Adam Crysell
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Coventry City FC 46 95 2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84 3 Millwall FC 46 83 4 Southampton FC 46 80 5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80 6 Hull City AFC 46 73 7 Wrexham AFC 46 71 8 Derby County FC 46 69 9 Norwich City FC 46 65 10 Birmingham City FC 46 64 11 Swansea City AFC 46 64 12 Bristol City FC 46 62 13 Sheffield United FC 46 60 14 Preston North End FC 46 60 15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58 16 Watford FC 46 57 17 Stoke City FC 46 55 18 Portsmouth FC 46 55 19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53 20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52 21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51 22 Oxford United FC 46 47 23 Leicester City FC 46 46 24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 20 Oct Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D 17 Oct Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–0 W 03 Oct Bristol City FC H 1–2 L 25 Sep Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–1 L 19 Sep Cardiff City FC H 0–2 L 12 Sep Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 20 Oct Nottingham Forest FC A 1–1 D 17 Oct Norwich City FC H 1–2 L 03 Oct Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–1 D 26 Sep Birmingham City FC A 1–1 D 19 Sep Millwall FC H 0–1 L 12 Sep Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–0 W Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)25% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Nottingham Forest FC and Rotherham United FC is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Nottingham Forest FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cyrus Christie made 329 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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 Ryan Yates suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' It looks surprising Nottingham Forest FC does not make any changes. Daniel Barlaser has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 50' Lewis Grabban has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 51 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Daniel Barlaser puts Rotherham United FC on the lead.
- 54' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 54.
- 59' Nottingham Forest 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.
- 64' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 67' It is a substitution in Nottingham Forest FC team. Luke Freeman is replaced by Lyle Taylor on 67 minute.
- 69' The whistle greets Mikel Miller as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Olosunde.
- 74' The Nottingham Forest FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Colback departs to be replaced by Harry Arter.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Sadlier. He replaces Billy Jones on 76 minute.
- 79' Goal! Sammy Ameobi scores his 13 goal in 315 matches.
- 84' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 89.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wes Harding.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Nottingham Forest FC
Starting XI- 7
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Jack Colback ↓ Harry Arter 74'
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15
Luke Freeman ↓ Lyle Taylor 67'
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Bench- 16
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Harry Arter ↑ 74'
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Lyle Taylor ↑ 67'
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Coach Chris HughtonRotherham United FC
Starting XI- 19
- 27
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Billy Jones ↓ Kieran Sadlier 76'
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Mikel Miller ↓ Matthew Olosunde 69'
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Jamie Lindsay ↓ Shaun MacDonald 67'
Bench- 28
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Shaun MacDonald ↑ 67'
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Kieran Sadlier ↑ 76'
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Matthew Olosunde ↑ 69'
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Coach Paul Warne -
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-10-17 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2020-10-03 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Bristol City FC L 2020-09-25 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–0 Nottingham Forest FC L 2020-09-19 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Cardiff City FC L 2020-09-12 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Nottingham Forest FC LRotherham United FC Form
2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-10-17 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Norwich City FC L 2020-10-03 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC D 2020-09-26 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-09-19 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2020-09-12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC W