Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alix Pashley
- Referee Declan Ford
- Referee Lisa Rashid
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' England international Ben Wiles has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It’s high time Simon Grayson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' What composure from Michael Smith! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Armand Gnanduillet doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Sullay Kaikai has done his job and it is now time for Curtis Tilt to step up.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 61' Oliver Turton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Kyle Vassell on, Freddie Ladapo off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 69' The crowd applauds Ben Wiles as he leaves the pitch. Jake Hastie steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matthew Virtue-Thick on 71 minutes.
- 76' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 81' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlton Morris is hanging Michael Smith on the field on 81 minute.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Jay Spearing. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Barlaser makes it 2-1.
- 86' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Oliver Turton exits the field as Liam Feeney enters on 86.
- 90' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- With this win, Rotherham United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
-
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Jake Hastie 69'
-
24
Michael Smith ↓ Carlton Morris 81'
- 1
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Kyle Vassell 63'
- 17
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↑ 63'
- 12
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 81'
- 18
-
23
Jake Hastie ↑ 69'
- 26
- 16
Coach
Paul Warne
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Curtis Tilt 46'
- 1
- 6
-
20
Oliver Turton ↓ Liam Feeney 86'
- 8
- 21
- 7
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↓ Joe Nuttall 46'
- 26
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
11
Liam Feeney ↑ 86'
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↑ 46'
- 25
- 12
- 28
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 46'
- 29
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 2 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
| Wes Harding | 1 |
| Georgie Kelly | 1 |
| Joe Rafferty | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-12-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-12-21
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2019-12-14
Southend United FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-12-07
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Blackpool FC
47%
Rotherham United FC or Blackpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.