Rotherham United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee John Brooks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rotherham United FC welcome Blackburn Rovers FC for this crunch clash at New York Stadium.
- 2' What a strike from Semi Ajayi! The score is 1-0.
- 7' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Richard Smallwood on 8 minutes.
- 13' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
- 18' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 23' 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.
- 28' Spain international David Raya has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Poor challenge from Clark Robertson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Joe Rothwell is replacing Richard Smallwood for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Mattock.
- 51' Against the run of play, Amari'i Bell has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' Rotherham United FC make a change. Richie Towell trudges off to be replaced by Ben Wiles on 54 minutes.
- 57' The Australia Ryan Williams breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 2-1!
- 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' Anthony Forde is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 77' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Lewis Travis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 79 minute. Adam Armstrong leaves to be changed by Joe Nuttall.
- 83' What a strike from Semi Ajayi! The score is 3-1.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' What a moment for Charlie Mulgrew! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Elliott Bennett by Harrison Reed on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Rotherham United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 15
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
13
Richie Towell ↓ Ben Wiles 54'
-
7
Anthony Forde ↓ Ryan Williams 46'
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Matty Crooks 79'
- 24
- 20
Bench
- 12
- 6
- 22
-
23
Ryan Williams ↑ 46'
-
25
Ben Wiles ↑ 54'
-
17
Matty Crooks ↑ 79'
- 21
Coach
Paul Warne
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 27
- 17
-
31
Elliott Bennett ↓ Harrison Reed 90'
- 6
- 23
- 10
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Joe Nuttall 79'
Bench
-
4
Harrison Reed ↑ 90'
- 13
- 32
- 29
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 79'
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↑ 46'
- 19
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Szmodics | 4 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Semi Ajayi | 2 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 2 |
| Adam Armstrong | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Arnor Sigurdsson | 1 |
| Lewis Travis | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-03-02
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-02-23
Reading FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-02-16
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-02-12
Hull City AFC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2019-02-02
Millwall FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2019-03-02
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-02-23
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2019-02-17
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-02-13
Reading FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-02-09
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
L
2019-02-02
Brentford FC
5–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
49%
Rotherham United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.