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 12 games · 18 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

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

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Middlesbrough FC	12	25
2	Swansea City AFC	12	23
3	West Ham United FC	12	22
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	12	21
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	12	21
6	Southampton FC	12	20
7	Birmingham City FC	12	20
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	12	20
9	Stoke City FC	12	20
10	Blackburn Rovers FC	12	18
11	Portsmouth FC	12	18
12	Portsmouth FC	12	18
13	Sheffield United FC	12	16
14	Millwall FC	12	15
15	Bristol City FC	12	15
16	Lincoln City FC	12	15
17	Cardiff City FC	12	14
18	Wrexham AFC	12	14
19	Charlton Athletic FC	12	14
20	Bolton Wanderers FC	12	14
21	Norwich City FC	12	12
22	Watford FC	12	11
23	Burnley FC	12	8
24	Derby County FC	12	7
25	Preston North End FC	12	5

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

25% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

0-15

3/3

16-30

3/3

31-45

4/2

46-60

6/3

61-75

–/3

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

Andri Gudjohnsen	8 G	1 A
Oladapo Afolayan	4 G	2 A
Todd Cantwell	2 G
Sean McLoughlin	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to New York Stadium that hosts another battle between Rotherham United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC.
5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
10' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackburn Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dexter Lembikisa made 355 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
23' Hakeem Odoffin makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
28' Ben Wiles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
33' The referee has no hesitation. Cafu is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 33.
38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Samuel Szmodics.
43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
45' The referee has no hesitation. Dexter Lembikisa is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 45.
48' Fred Onyedinma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
49' Fred Onyedinma has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
50' Fred Onyedinma picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
51' A moment of madness from Fred Onyedinma on 51 minutes earns him a Red card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
55' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Viktor Johansson gets a Yellow card.
57' The crowd applauds Lewis Travis as he leaves the pitch. Callum Brittain steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
58' Ryan Hedges is replacing Dilan Markanday for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
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' Rotherham United 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.
68' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Gallagher is hanging Tyrhys Dolan on the field on 68 minute.
69' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Tyrhys Dolan is replaced by Sam Gallagher.
74' Lewis Travis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
75' What a strike from Samuel Szmodics! The score is 2-1.
76' Samuel Szmodics with the second goal in the match!
78' Magnificent from Samuel Szmodics! That is 75 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
79' Magnificent from Samuel Szmodics! That is 75 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
81' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Dexter Lembikisa is withdrawn and Tolaji Bola gets his opportunity.
86' Cohen Bramall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
89' The supporters are chanting for Ciaran McGuckin. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 89 minute.
90' The supporters are chanting for John Buckley. He replaces Adam Wharton on 90 minute.
The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

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
Amari'i Bell	1
Fred Onyedinma	1
Harvey Elliot	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.