Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 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 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Jack Nield (England)
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Crawley Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Reading FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Rotherham United FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #13 |
| 41 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 11 / 25 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 41 | Scored | 54 |
| 71 | Conceded | 65 |
| -30 | GD | -11 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 22% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Tom Bloxham, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Goal! Hakeem Odoffin scores his 17 goal in 191 matches.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Tom Bloxham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Evans on 35 minute.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Blackpool FC make a change. Robert Apter trudges off to be replaced by Jake Beesley on 46 minutes.
- 51' Mallik Wilks has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' It’s gonna be a card for Jake Beesley.
- 57' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' Mallik Wilks is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' Robert Apter has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 384 appearances.
- 68' Jordan Hugill has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mallik Wilks on 68 minute.
- 72' Sam Nombe is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 77' England international Joe Powell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 81' Sonny Carey has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 87' Jack Holmes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Kelly at the 87 minute mark.
- 89' Jake Beesley has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 89.
- 90' Rotherham United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joe Rafferty on 90.
- 90' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonson Clarke-Harris is hanging Sam Nombe on the field on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rotherham United FC 2-1 Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Jordan Hugill 68'
- 2
- 22
-
4
Liam Kelly ↓ Jack Holmes 87'
- 24
- 15
- 25
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 68'
- 20
-
9
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 90'
- 37
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 87'
- 38
- 39
Coach
Matt Hamshaw
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 8
- 3
-
7
Lee Evans ↓ Tom Bloxham 35'
- 15
- 21
- 20
- 10
-
25
Robert Apter ↓ Jake Beesley 46'
- 30
- 24
Bench
- 5
- 1
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 46'
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↑ 35'
- 19
- 4
- 22
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 1 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
| Wes Harding | 1 |
| Georgie Kelly | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-04-05
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2025-04-01
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-03-29
Rotherham United FC
0–4
Crawley Town FC
L
2025-03-18
Rotherham United FC
2–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-15
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Exeter City FC
D
2025-03-08
Wrexham AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Blackpool FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
61%
Rotherham United FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.