Rotherham United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Rotherham United FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Blackburn Rovers FC

Sat 12 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC New York Stadium 10,828 HT 45' · FT 45'

Hakeem Odoffin 23' 1–0

Fred Onyedinma 48' 2–0

2–1 75' Samuel Szmodics

2–2 78' Samuel Szmodics

Cafu 33' Y

Y 38' Samuel Szmodics

Dexter Lembikisa 45' Y

Fred Onyedinma 49' Y

Fred Onyedinma 50' YR

Viktor Johansson 55' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Blackburn Rovers FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Bobby Madley (England)
Assistant 1 Craig Taylor
Assistant 2

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Watford FC	0	0
13	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
14	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
15	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
16	Burnley FC	0	0
17	West Ham United FC	0	0
18	Birmingham City FC	0	0
19	Sheffield United FC	0	0
20	Wrexham AFC	0	0
21	Cardiff City FC	0	0
22	Southampton FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Blackburn Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-08-12 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2023-01-14 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC 2021-05-01 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2020-12-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
12 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	2–2	D
05 Aug	Stoke City FC	A	1–4	L
08 May	Wigan Athletic FC	A	0–0	D
01 May	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–0	W
27 Apr	Cardiff City FC	H	1–2	L
22 Apr	Bristol City FC	A	1–2	L

Blackburn Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
12 Aug	Rotherham United FC	A	2–2	D
05 Aug	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	2–1	W
08 May	Millwall FC	A	4–3	W
01 May	Luton Town FC	H	1–1	D
25 Apr	Burnley FC	H	0–1	L
22 Apr	Preston North End FC	A	1–1	D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

1/1

31-45

–/–

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/–

76+

–/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at New York Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harry Leonard is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
20' 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 Dominic Hyam suffering a number of foals already.
23' A stunning finish from Hakeem Odoffin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
28' Jordan Hugill has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
33' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Cafu will be fuming at that decision.
38' Blackburn Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
45' The referee calls foul for Dexter Lembikisa. He receives a Yellow card.
48' Brilliant from the ! Fred Onyedinma makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 48.
49' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Fred Onyedinma will be fuming at that decision.
50' A moment of madness from Fred Onyedinma on 50 minutes earns him a Red card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
51' Fred Onyedinma was booked on 51.
55' Controversy at the stadium! Viktor Johansson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
57' Callum Brittain gets the nod from Blackburn Rovers FC. He replaces Lewis Travis and will look to change the dynamic.
58' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Dilan Markanday is replaced by Ryan Hedges on 58 minute.
61' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Jordan Hugill has done his job and it is now time for Georgie Kelly to step up.
62' Sean Morrison has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cafu on 62 minute.
67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
68' The supporters are chanting for Sam Gallagher. He replaces Tyrhys Dolan on 68 minute.
69' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 69 minute. Tyrhys Dolan leaves to be changed by Sam Gallagher.
74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
75' Samuel Szmodics is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Samuel Szmodics makes it 2-2.
78' Blackburn Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Samuel Szmodics on 78.
79' Samuel Szmodics does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackburn Rovers FC surge ahead!
81' The whistle greets Dexter Lembikisa as he departs to be replaced by Tolaji Bola.
86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
89' Ciaran McGuckin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Rathbone at the 89 minute mark.
90' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Adam Wharton by John Buckley on 90 minute.
Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

6
Tyler Blackett
10
Jordan Hugill ↓ Georgie Kelly 61'
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Joshua Kayode 89'
18
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Ciaran McGuckin 89'
22
Hakeem Odoffin
14
Fred Onyedinma
7
Cafu ↓ Sean Morrison 62'
24
Cameron Humphreys
3
Cohen Bramall
1
Viktor Johansson
2
Dexter Lembikisa ↓ Tolaji Bola 81'

Bench

23
Sean Morrison ↑ 62'
26
Dillon Phillips
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 61'
5
Jamie McCart
15
Tolaji Bola ↑ 81'
19
Joshua Kayode ↑ 89'
35
Ciaran McGuckin ↑ 89'
41
Josh Ayres

Coach Matt Taylor

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

2
Callum Brittain ↑ 57'
9
Sam Gallagher ↑ 68'
19
Ryan Hedges ↑ 58'
16
Scott Wharton
14
Niall Ennis ↑ 57'
21
John Buckley ↑ 90'
6
Sondre Tronstad
30
Jake Garrett
–
Leopold Wahlstedt

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Samuel Szmodics	4
Michael Smith	2
Semi Ajayi	2
Hakeem Odoffin	2
Adam Armstrong	2
Arnor Sigurdsson	1
Lewis Travis	1
Ben Brereton	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2023-08-12 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2023-08-05 Stoke City FC 4–1 Rotherham United FC L 2023-05-08 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2023-05-01 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-04-27 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2023-04-22 Bristol City FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2023-08-12 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2023-08-05 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2023-05-08 Millwall FC 3–4 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-05-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Luton Town FC D 2023-04-25 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Burnley FC L 2023-04-22 Preston North End FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.54 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.47 Blackburn Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC39% Draw27% Blackburn Rovers FC34%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.01

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	35%	65%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

66%

Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC

61%

Rotherham United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC29% Draw44% Blackburn Rovers FC27%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

2 – 1

8.3%

1 – 2

7.9%

1 – 0

6.8%

0 – 0

6.7%

0 – 1

6.4%

2 – 2

Actual

2 – 0

5.8%

0 – 2

5.3%

3 – 1

4.2%

1 – 3

3.9%

3 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Blackburn Rovers FC 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%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✓

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.