Plymouth Argyle FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Plymouth Argyle FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Rotherham United FC

Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Home Park HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 16' Jamie Lindsay

Finn Azaz pen 45+5' 1–1

Finn Azaz 52' 2–1

2–2 77' Tom Eaves

Morgan Whittaker 90+6' 3–2

Y 25' Daniel Ayala

Y 36' Hakeem Odoffin

Y 45' Sam Nombe

Y 49' Jamie Lindsay

YR 55' Daniel Ayala

Y 90' Viktor Johansson

Overview

Match Preview

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Home Park.

Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Gavin Ward
Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
Assistant 2 Alex James (England)

6 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game

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

Plymouth Argyle FC 6 games · Avg 1.8 goals Rotherham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-16 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC 2022-02-26 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2021-08-07 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Dec	Rotherham United FC	H	3–2	W
13 Dec	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	0–0	D
09 Dec	Leicester City FC	A	0–4	L
02 Dec	Stoke City FC	H	2–1	W
28 Nov	Coventry City FC	A	0–1	L
25 Nov	Sunderland AFC	H	2–0	W

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	2–3	L
12 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	0–2	L
09 Dec	Swansea City AFC	H	1–2	L
02 Dec	Birmingham City FC	A	0–0	D
28 Nov	Hull City AFC	A	1–4	L
24 Nov	Leeds United FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' In just a few seconds Home Park will turn into a battlefield for Plymouth Argyle FC and Rotherham United FC.
5' Jamie Lindsay has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 22 cards already picked up this season.
10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
15' Plymouth Argyle FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's 4-3-3 shape.
16' What a moment for Jamie Lindsay! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
25' A moment of madness from Daniel Ayala on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
26' A moment of madness from Daniel Ayala on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin.
36' Mustapha Bundu is replacing Ryan Hardie for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
37' A moment of madness from Hakeem Odoffin on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
42' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Mustapha Bundu by Ben Waine on 42 minute.
45' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Lee Peltier is replaced by Sebastian Revan.
45' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Sam Nombe will be fuming at that decision.
49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie Lindsay on 49.
50' Finn Azaz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
52' Finn Azaz puts Plymouth Argyle FC on the lead.
55' Daniel Ayala catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 55.
58' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Jordan Hugill exits the field as Sean Morrison enters on 58.
63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
66' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Joe Edwards is replaced by Kaine Kesler.
67' The supporters are chanting for Callum Wright. He replaces Luke Cundle on 67 minute.
72' It is a cagey affair so far. Plymouth Argyle FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact 4-3-3.
73' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Sam Nombe is withdrawn and Tom Eaves gets his opportunity.
77' A goal from the England international Tom Eaves! He fires home on 77 to make it 2-2!
82' Adam Randell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bali Mumba on 82 minute.
87' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Plymouth Argyle FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
88' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Hakeem Odoffin departs to be replaced by Georgie Kelly.
90' Viktor Johansson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
The points are shared — Plymouth Argyle FC 3-2 Rotherham United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

22
Brendan Galloway ↑ 82'
3
Macaulay Gillesphey
25
Callum Burton
20
Adam Randell ↑ 82'
7
Matt Butcher
23
Ben Waine
15
Mustapha Bundu ↑ 36'
11
Callum Wright ↑ 67'
29
Kaine Kesler ↑ 66'

Coach Steven Schumacher

Rotherham United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

30
Arvin Appiah
23
Sean Morrison ↑ 58'
20
Grant Hall
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 73'
26
Dillon Phillips
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 88'
28
Sebastian Revan ↑ 45'
35
Ciaran McGuckin

Coach Leam Richardson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Finn Azaz	2
Ben Wiles	1
Freddie Ladapo	1
Michael Smith	1
Tom Eaves	1
Jamie Lindsay	1
Morgan Whittaker	1
Bali Mumba	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.62 Plymouth Argyle FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.25 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Plymouth Argyle FC48% Draw26% Rotherham United FC26%

Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes58% 0% No42%

Avg goals/match: 2.87

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	54%	46%
± 3.5	32%	68%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw

74%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

52%

Plymouth Argyle FC or Rotherham United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Plymouth Argyle FC33% Draw45% Rotherham United FC22%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.4%

2 – 1

1 – 0

8.3%

0 – 0

7.5%

2 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

6.9%

0 – 1

6.2%

2 – 2

5.6%

3 – 1

4.9%

0 – 2

4.3%

3 – 0

3.9%

3 – 2

Actual

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Handicap	Plymouth Argyle FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	14%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	21%	55%
-0.5	45%	—	55%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	16%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

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

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

Rotherham United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Clean Sheet