Rotherham United FC vs AFC Bournemouth, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rotherham United FC vs AFC Bournemouth — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Reading FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with AFC Bournemouth.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Junior Stanislas makes it 0-1.
- 25' Michael Smith needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 30' AFC Bournemouth fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Bournemouth is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' A goal from the Nigeria international Freddie Ladapo! He fires home on 37 to make it 1-1!
- 42' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lloyd Kelly on 43.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Ihiekwe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' A stunning finish from Freddie Ladapo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Smith.
- 57' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Bournemouth's shape.
- 61' Diego Rico gets the nod from AFC Bournemouth. He replaces Dan Gosling and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' What a strike from Dominic Solanke! The score is 2-2.
- 64' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 64 minute. Matthew Olosunde leaves to be changed by Trevor Clarke.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and AFC Bournemouth are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Jefferson Lerma argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Bournemouth backline.
- 84' AFC Bournemouth receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 88' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Kyle Vassell comes on to replace Freddie Ladapo.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 27
- 3
- 8
- 24
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Kyle Vassell 88'
- 25
- 20
- 16
- 22
Bench
- 28
- 5
- 2
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↑ 88'
- 26
- 14
-
18
Trevor Clarke ↑ 64'
- 9
- 1
Coach
Paul Warne
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 9
- 29
- 8
- 7
- 1
-
15
Adam Smith ↓ Sam Surridge 61'
- 3
- 19
-
4
Dan Gosling ↓ Diego Rico 61'
- 6
Bench
-
21
Diego Rico ↑ 61'
- 25
- 23
- 24
-
14
Sam Surridge ↑ 61'
- 33
- 26
- 20
- 32
Coach
Jason Tindall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Dominic Solanke | 1 |
| Junior Stanislas | 1 |
| Philip Billing | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-11-28
Rotherham United FC
2–2
AFC Bournemouth
D
2020-11-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-11-21
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-11-07
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
2020-11-04
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
2020-10-31
Stoke City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
AFC Bournemouth Form
2020-11-28
Rotherham United FC
2–2
AFC Bournemouth
D
2020-11-24
AFC Bournemouth
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-11-21
AFC Bournemouth
4–2
Reading FC
W
2020-11-07
Birmingham City FC
1–3
AFC Bournemouth
W
2020-11-03
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
AFC Bournemouth
L
2020-10-31
AFC Bournemouth
1–1
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
AFC Bournemouth xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or AFC Bournemouth 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or AFC Bournemouth
62%
Rotherham United FC or AFC Bournemouth
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | AFC Bournemouth covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.