Preston North End FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Deepdale Stadium.
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Woods
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Gavin Ward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Jan | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Preston North End FC host Rotherham United FC — let the battle begin!
- 1' Goal! Joe Rafferty scores his 4 goal in 140 matches.
- 6' Preston North End FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
- 11' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anthony Gordon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 14' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Jamie Lindsay by Ben Wiles on 14 minute.
- 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 24' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 31' Preston North End FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 37' Ched Evans was booked on 37.
- 42' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 47' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Preston North End FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Preston North End FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' Ben Wiles makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Ched Evans gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 66' Preston North End FC make a change. Anthony Gordon trudges off to be replaced by Scott Sinclair on 66 minutes.
- 67' Matty Crooks is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Hirst at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Michael Ihiekwe was booked on 72.
- 72' It is a substitution in Preston North End FC team. Paul Huntington is replaced by Sepp van den Berg on 72 minute.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Preston North End FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 81' The Preston North End FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Rafferty departs to be replaced by Sean Maguire.
- 86' Preston North End FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matty Crooks on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Richard Wood. He replaces Daniel Barlaser on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Rotherham United FC.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 16
-
18
Ryan Ledson ↓ Daniel Johnson 66'
- 29
- 23
- 17
- 26
- 22
-
15
Joe Rafferty ↓ Sean Maguire 81'
-
21
Jayson Molumby ↓ Brad Potts 66'
-
42
Anthony Gordon ↓ Scott Sinclair 66'
Bench
-
44
Brad Potts ↑ 66'
- 37
-
11
Daniel Johnson ↑ 66'
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 81'
- 12
- 25
-
2
Sepp van den Berg ↑ 72'
-
31
Scott Sinclair ↑ 66'
- 19
Coach
Alex Neil
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 30
- 5
- 21
- 15
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Michael Smith 67'
- 20
-
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Richard Wood 90'
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Ben Wiles 14'
-
9
George Hirst ↓ Matty Crooks 67'
- 1
Bench
- 28
-
6
Richard Wood ↑ 90'
-
8
Ben Wiles ↑ 14'
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 67'
- 4
-
25
Matty Crooks ↑ 67'
- 31
- 18
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 66'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 2 |
| Ched Evans | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Ryan Ledson | 1 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2021-02-06
Preston North End FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-01-30
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2021-01-24
Preston North End FC
0–0
Reading FC
D
2021-01-20
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
2021-01-16
Bristol City FC
2–0
Preston North End FC
L
2021-01-09
Wycombe Wanderers FC
4–1
Preston North End FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-02-06
Preston North End FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-02-03
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2021-01-30
Rotherham United FC
1–3
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-01-27
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-01-19
Rotherham United FC
3–3
Stoke City FC
D
2021-01-16
Derby County FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.02
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
73%
Preston North End FC or Rotherham United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.