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 46 games · 52 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	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

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

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rotherham United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC has kicked off!
5' 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.
10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rotherham United FC that had 357 games and scored 375 goals.
15' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
20' 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.
23' Hakeem Odoffin puts Rotherham United FC on the lead.
28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
33' Cafu is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Samuel Szmodics on 38.
43' 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 Cohen Bramall suffering a number of foals already.
45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dexter Lembikisa.
48' GOAL! Fred Onyedinma scores on 48. Assisted by Cafu
49' The referee calls foul for Fred Onyedinma. He receives a Yellow card.
50' Rotherham United FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 50.
51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fred Onyedinma on 51.
55' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
57' Callum Brittain has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Travis on 57 minute.
58' The whistle greets Dilan Markanday as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Hedges.
61' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 61 minute. Jordan Hugill leaves to be changed by Georgie Kelly.
62' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Cafu departs to be replaced by Sean Morrison.
67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
68' The whistle greets Tyrhys Dolan as he departs to be replaced by Sam Gallagher.
69' The whistle greets Tyrhys Dolan as he departs to be replaced by Sam Gallagher.
74' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
75' GOAL! Samuel Szmodics scores on 75.
76' Goal! Samuel Szmodics scores his 72 goal in 7 matches.
78' What a strike from Samuel Szmodics! The score is 2-3.
79' Goal! Samuel Szmodics scores his 72 goal in 7 matches.
81' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Dexter Lembikisa departs to be replaced by Tolaji Bola.
86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
89' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 89 minute. Oliver Rathbone leaves to be changed by Ciaran McGuckin.
90' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Adam Wharton by John Buckley on 90 minute.
The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

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
Adam Armstrong	2
Michael Smith	2
Semi Ajayi	2
Hakeem Odoffin	2
Tom Eaves	1
Lewis Wing	1
Arnor Sigurdsson	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.