Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Darren Bond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at New York Stadium!
- 5' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Luke Thomas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 8' The England Cauley Woodrow breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 0-1!
- 13' 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.
- 15' A goal from the England international Alex Mowatt! He fires home on 15 to make it 0-2!
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Romal Palmer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Florian Jozefzoon has done his job and it is now time for Michael Smith to step up.
- 51' Ben Wiles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Sollbauer.
- 57' The deadlock is broken! Michael Smith gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
- 62' Matty James is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 65' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Kyle Vassell exits the field as George Hirst enters on 65.
- 69' A moment of madness from Jamie Lindsay on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke Thomas is hanging Dominik Frieser on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Richard Wood.
- 81' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 81' Trevor Clarke is replacing Richard Wood for the Rotherham United FC side.
- 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Alex Mowatt has done his job and it is now time for Jasper Moon to step up.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 19
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↓ George Hirst 65'
-
6
Richard Wood C ↓ Trevor Clarke 81'
- 8
- 10
- 20
- 26
- 16
- 22
- 1
Bench
- 27
- 5
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 46'
- 14
-
18
Trevor Clarke ↑ 81'
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 65'
Coach
Paul Warne
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
32
Matty James ↓ Romal Palmer 74'
- 1
- 29
- 9
-
27
Alex Mowatt C ↓ Jasper Moon 87'
- 4
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↓ Luke Thomas 74'
- 30
- 6
- 26
Bench
-
34
Jasper Moon ↑ 87'
- 8
- 25
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 74'
- 31
- 19
- 18
- 22
-
21
Romal Palmer ↑ 74'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Bradshaw | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-12-29
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2020-12-16
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-12-12
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2020-12-08
Watford FC
2–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-12-05
Coventry City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-12-01
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Brentford FC
L
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Barnsley FC
68%
Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.