Rotherham United FC vs Aston Villa FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Aston Villa FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Andy Madley
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.6 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 16 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Three points are at stake. Rotherham United FC host Aston Villa FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Aston Villa FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Aston Villa FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tyrone Mings on 18.
- 23' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 28' Jon Taylor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Semi Ajayi suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Poor challenge from Tyrone Mings. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 36' What a moment for Will Vaulks! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' The supporters are chanting for Mile Jedinak. He replaces Albert Adomah on 37 minute.
- 42' Aston Villa FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Aston Villa FC make a change. Anwar El Ghazi trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan Kodjia on 46 minutes.
- 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Semi Ajayi on 47 minutes.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jonathan Kodjia makes it 1-1.
- 51' Jack Grealish makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Aston Villa FC are in front.
- 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' Joe Mattock catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Wiles is hanging Richie Towell on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aston Villa FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Will Vaulks is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 75.
- 77' Kyle Vassell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Ihiekwe on 77 minute.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Williams. He replaces Jon Taylor on 84 minute.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Tammy Abraham was booked on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Aston Villa FC to replace Jack Grealish by Glenn Whelan on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Aston Villa FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
13
Richie Towell ↓ Ben Wiles 68'
- 22
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Ryan Williams 84'
- 24
-
20
Michael Ihiekwe ↓ Kyle Vassell 77'
Bench
-
19
Kyle Vassell ↑ 77'
- 12
- 6
- 7
-
23
Ryan Williams ↑ 84'
-
25
Ben Wiles ↑ 68'
- 17
Coach
Paul Warne
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 18
- 27
- 3
- 4
-
10
Jack Grealish C ↓ Glenn Whelan 90'
-
37
Albert Adomah ↓ Mile Jedinak 37'
- 14
- 22
- 7
- 12
Bench
- 19
-
15
Mile Jedinak ↑ 37'
- 33
- 17
- 8
-
6
Glenn Whelan ↑ 90'
-
26
Jonathan Kodjia ↑ 46'
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yannick Bolasie | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
| Yannick Bolasie | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Jack Grealish | 1 |
| Jonathan Kodjia | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-04-10
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
L
2019-04-06
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2019-03-30
Derby County FC
6–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-03-16
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2019-03-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-03-09
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Rotherham United FC
L
Aston Villa FC Form
2019-04-10
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
W
2019-04-06
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–3
Aston Villa FC
W
2019-03-30
Aston Villa FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-03-16
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-03-13
Nottingham Forest FC
1–3
Aston Villa FC
W
2019-03-10
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
74%
Rotherham United FC or Aston Villa FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

