Preston North End FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship .
- Preston North End FC 15 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Shaun Hudson
5 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 10.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Brentford FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Sep | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Preston North End FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Preston North End FC
| Callum Lang | 4 G |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 G |
| Jusef Erabi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alex Neil might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jamie Proctor, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Semi Ajayi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Preston North End FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Preston North End FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tom Barkhuizen on 40.
- 45' Preston North End FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 50' Tom Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' Michael Smith makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
- 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Preston North End FC that had 393 games and scored 428 goals.
- 64' The Preston North End FC manager makes a substitution. Lukas Nmecha departs to be replaced by Sean Maguire.
- 68' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 68 minute. Jon Taylor leaves to be changed by Joe Newell.
- 72' A change in the Preston North End FC ranks — Daniel Johnson exits the field as Paul Gallagher enters on 72.
- 75' Preston North End FC make a change. Tom Barkhuizen trudges off to be replaced by Louis Moult on 75 minutes.
- 76' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Kyle Vassell is replaced by Jamie Proctor.
- 81' A quiet spell here at . Preston North End FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 84' A moment of madness from Richie Towell on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Ryan Williams by Ryan Manning on 85 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Preston North End FC player. Sean Maguire gets a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. Preston North End FC and Rotherham United FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
45
Lukas Nmecha ↓ Sean Maguire 64'
-
11
Daniel Johnson ↓ Paul Gallagher 72'
- 7
-
29
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ Louis Moult 75'
- 23
- 22
- 8
- 4
- 6
- 5
Bench
- 14
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 64'
- 2
- 1
-
12
Paul Gallagher ↑ 72'
- 3
-
9
Louis Moult ↑ 75'
Coach
Alex Neil
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
19
Kyle Vassell ↓ Jamie Proctor 76'
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 13
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Joe Newell 68'
-
23
Ryan Williams ↓ Ryan Manning 85'
- 24
Bench
-
17
Ryan Manning ↑ 85'
- 12
- 6
- 8
-
22
Joe Newell ↑ 68'
- 25
-
9
Jamie Proctor ↑ 76'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ched Evans | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 2 |
| Joe Rafferty | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Thomas Cannon | 1 |
| Tom Barkhuizen | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
Preston North End FC Form
2018-10-27
Preston North End FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-24
Preston North End FC
4–3
Brentford FC
W
2018-10-20
Hull City AFC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2018-10-06
Preston North End FC
4–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2018-10-02
Aston Villa FC
3–3
Preston North End FC
D
2018-09-29
Preston North End FC
2–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2018-10-27
Preston North End FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-20
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2018-10-06
Birmingham City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-10-03
Rotherham United FC
0–0
Bristol City FC
D
2018-09-29
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Stoke City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
55%
Preston North End FC or Rotherham United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.