Peterborough United FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1 George Byrne
- Assistant 2 Matthew Jones
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 17.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Oct | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Peterborough United FC and Rotherham United FC get this one started.
- 5' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Peterborough United FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 17' A stunning finish from James Dornelly — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' What a strike from Sam Nombe! The score is 1-1.
- 22' Peterborough United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 23' Sensational shot from Mallik Wilks. Rotherham United FC is back in the lead.
- 28' Emmanuel Fernandez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 397 appearances.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for James Dornelly.
- 35' Mallik Wilks was booked on 35.
- 40' Cameron Dawson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Jonson Clarke-Harris gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 46 minute. Jonson Clarke-Harris leaves to be changed by Jordan Hugill.
- 48' It’s a booking for Peterborough United FC player. Joel Randall gets a card.
- 50' What composure from Joe Rafferty! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 53' Goal! Emmanuel Fernandez scores his 5 goal in 397 matches.
- 58' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Oscar Wallin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Ferguson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cohen Bramall is hanging Mallik Wilks on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Weston Homes Stadium. Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Sam Nombe exits the field as Jack Holmes enters on 76.
- 79' Peterborough United FC make a change. James Dornelly trudges off to be replaced by David Ajiboye on 79 minutes.
- 84' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' A tactical swap from Peterborough United FC — Bradley Ihionvien on, Malik Mothersille off on 89 minutes.
- 90' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 90 minute. Christ Tiehi leaves to be changed by Detlef Osong.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 21
- 14
- 11
- 17
- 37
- 8
- 7
- 35
-
33
James Dornelly ↓ David Ajiboye 79'
- 5
Bench
-
16
David Ajiboye ↑ 79'
- 10
- 1
- 15
-
48
Bradley Ihionvien ↑ 89'
- 38
- 41
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Sam Nombe ↓ Jack Holmes 76'
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Cohen Bramall 64'
- 2
- 22
- 9
-
27
Christ Tiehi ↓ Detlef Osong 90'
- 24
- 30
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 46'
- 20
- 17
- 14
-
3
Cohen Bramall ↑ 64'
-
19
Detlef Osong ↑ 90'
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 76'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 2 |
| Dan Butler | 1 |
| Abraham Odoh | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
| Michael Ihiekwe | 1 |
| Ivan Toney | 1 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2024-10-12
Peterborough United FC
3–3
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-10-05
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Stevenage FC
W
2024-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-09-28
Birmingham City FC
3–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-09-24
Leyton Orient FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2024-09-21
Peterborough United FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-10-12
Peterborough United FC
3–3
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-10-05
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-09-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-09-21
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-09-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC or Rotherham United FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
61%
Peterborough United FC or Rotherham United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.