Peterborough United FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee Joe Clark
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Peterborough United FC | Rotherham United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #23 |
| 53 | Points | 41 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 10 / 11 / 25 |
| 64 | Scored | 41 |
| 68 | Conceded | 71 |
| -4 | GD | -30 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 33% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts). Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rotherham United FC get us underway at Weston Homes Stadium.
- 2' Ivan Toney has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
- 7' Matthew Olosunde, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Michael Ihiekwe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 22' What composure from Samuel Szmodics! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Peterborough United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Michael Ihiekwe does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ben Wiles.
- 54' Peterborough United FC have won 596 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Peterborough United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' Samuel Szmodics is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 68' Peterborough United FC ring the changes. Reece Brown has done his job and it is now time for Josh Knight to step up.
- 73' England international Michael Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' A quiet spell here at Weston Homes Stadium. Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 82' The whistle greets Hakeeb Adelakun as he departs to be replaced by Julien Lamy.
- 83' Another substitution for Peterborough United FC to replace Siriki Dembele by Ricky Jade-Jones on 83 minute.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Matthew Olosunde is replaced by Shaun MacDonald.
- Full Time. Peterborough United FC beats Rotherham United FC
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 5
-
23
Joe Ward ↓ Rhys Bennett 90'
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 9
- 1
-
12
Reece Brown ↓ Josh Knight 68'
- 29
Bench
- 7
-
8
Josh Knight ↑ 68'
- 21
- 24
-
16
Rhys Bennett ↑ 90'
- 26
-
37
Ricky Jade-Jones ↑ 83'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Hakeeb Adelakun ↓ Julien Lamy 82'
- 3
- 6
-
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Jerry Yates 90'
- 24
- 1
- 10
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 22
Bench
- 30
-
4
Shaun MacDonald ↑ 90'
-
21
Jerry Yates ↑ 90'
- 18
- 23
-
26
Julien Lamy ↑ 82'
- 16
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 2 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 1 |
| Dan Butler | 1 |
| Abraham Odoh | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
| Michael Ihiekwe | 1 |
| Ivan Toney | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2020-01-25
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-01-21
Peterborough United FC
4–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2020-01-18
AFC Wimbledon
1–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-01-11
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
2020-01-01
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-01-25
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-01-18
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-01-11
Oxford United FC
1–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-12-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC or Rotherham United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
55%
Peterborough United FC or Rotherham United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.