Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Rotherham United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Rotherham United FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Blackburn Rovers FC
Sat 14 Jan 2023 · 12:30 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Oliver Rathbone 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
4
2
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Blackburn Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
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 2019-03-02 Rotherham United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC H 4–0 W
07 Jan Ipswich Town FC A 1–4 L
01 Jan Millwall FC A 0–3 L
29 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Stoke City FC H 2–2 D
17 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–3 L
Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Rotherham United FC A 0–4 L
08 Jan Norwich City FC A 1–0 W
01 Jan Cardiff City FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
17 Dec Norwich City FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
Oladapo Afolayan 3 G 2 A
Andri Gudjohnsen 3 G 1 A
Sean McLoughlin 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 1' The deadlock is broken! Hakeem Odoffin gets on the scoresheet on 1 minutes.
  • 6' Blackburn Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 11' 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.
  • 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo Fuhr Hjelde is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 26' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 36' Blackburn Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyler Morton made 411 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' 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.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' Oliver Rathbone is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 56' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Sam Gallagher is withdrawn and Dilan Markanday gets his opportunity.
  • 59' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Dominic Hyam is replaced by Ashley Phillips.
  • 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 69' Ashley Phillips has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 73' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Oliver Rathbone gets a Yellow card.
  • 76' Magnificent from Shane Ferguson! That is 9 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 80' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 80 minute. Sean Morrison leaves to be changed by Richard Wood.
  • 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 88' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Lee Peltier exits the field as Wes Harding enters on 88.
  • 90' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 90 minute. Hakeem Odoffin leaves to be changed by Jamie Lindsay.
  • Rotherham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Samuel Szmodics 4
Adam Armstrong 2
Michael Smith 2
Semi Ajayi 2
Hakeem Odoffin 2
Sean Morrison 1
Tom Eaves 1
Lewis Wing 1

Head to Head

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 2019-03-02 Rotherham United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2023-01-14 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-01-07 Ipswich Town FC 4–1 Rotherham United FC L 2023-01-01 Millwall FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC L 2022-12-29 Huddersfield Town AFC 2–0 Rotherham United FC L 2022-12-26 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Stoke City FC D 2022-12-17 West Bromwich Albion FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC L

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2023-01-14 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-01-08 Norwich City FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC W 2022-12-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-12-26 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2022-12-17 Norwich City FC 0–2 Blackburn Rovers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.82 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC51% Draw25% Blackburn Rovers FC24%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
49%
Rotherham United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC38% Draw44% Blackburn Rovers FC18%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Blackburn Rovers FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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