Plymouth Argyle FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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)
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Home Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Plymouth Argyle FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 331 games and scored 402 goals.
- 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 16' What a moment for Jamie Lindsay! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' A moment of madness from Daniel Ayala on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 26' Poor challenge from Daniel Ayala. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Hakeem Odoffin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' Mustapha Bundu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Hardie on 36 minute.
- 37' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Mustapha Bundu departs to be replaced by Ben Waine.
- 45' Sebastian Revan gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Lee Peltier and will look to change the dynamic.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Sam Nombe will be fuming at that decision.
- 49' Jamie Lindsay was booked on 49.
- 50' Finn Azaz does the damage! The net is bulging and Plymouth Argyle FC surge ahead!
- 52' Finn Azaz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 55' Daniel Ayala has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a 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' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leam Richardson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Joe Edwards is withdrawn and Kaine Kesler gets his opportunity.
- 67' The crowd applauds Luke Cundle as he leaves the pitch. Callum Wright steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 72' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' The crowd applauds Sam Nombe as he leaves the pitch. Tom Eaves steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 77' Tom Eaves adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 82' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Bali Mumba has done his job and it is now time for Adam Randell to step up.
- 87' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 88' The crowd applauds Hakeem Odoffin as he leaves the pitch. Georgie Kelly steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 90' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Another three points for Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Adam Randell 82'
-
8
Joe Edwards ↓ Kaine Kesler 66'
- 21
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Mustapha Bundu 36'
- 5
- 10
-
28
Luke Cundle ↓ Callum Wright 67'
- 17
- 18
- 14
Bench
-
22
Brendan Galloway ↑ 82'
- 3
- 25
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 82'
- 7
- 23
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↑ 36'
-
11
Callum Wright ↑ 67'
-
29
Kaine Kesler ↑ 66'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Rotherham United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 29
-
21
Lee Peltier ↓ Sebastian Revan 45'
- 4
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↓ Sean Morrison 58'
- 18
-
22
Hakeem Odoffin ↓ Georgie Kelly 88'
- 27
- 16
- 3
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 30
-
23
Sean Morrison ↑ 58'
- 20
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 73'
- 26
-
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 88'
-
28
Sebastian Revan ↑ 45'
- 35
Coach
Leam Richardson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Finn Azaz | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Jamie Lindsay | 1 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
| Bali Mumba | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-12-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2023-12-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-12-09
Leicester City FC
4–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-12-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Stoke City FC
W
2023-11-28
Coventry City FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-11-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2023-12-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2023-12-12
Rotherham United FC
0–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-12-09
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
L
2023-12-02
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2023-11-28
Hull City AFC
4–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2023-11-24
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
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
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
9%
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.