Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #20 |
| 41 | Points | 1 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 10 / 11 / 25 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 41 | Scored | 1 |
| 71 | Conceded | 1 |
| -30 | GD | +0 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 22% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Rotherham United FC are 6th (41 pts). Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rotherham United FC and Blackpool FC get this one started.
- 5' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Lee Evans is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' 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.
- 26' What a moment for Hakeem Odoffin! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 35 minute. Lee Evans leaves to be changed by Tom Bloxham.
- 40' The 27-year-old Cameron Humphreys has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 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' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Robert Apter is replaced by Jake Beesley.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' Blackpool FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 57' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' Mallik Wilks catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 61.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 68' Jordan Hugill is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mallik Wilks at the 68 minute mark.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Nombe on 72 minutes.
- 77' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Sonny Carey makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 81.
- 86' James Husband is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 87' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Jack Holmes comes on to replace Liam Kelly.
- 89' A moment of madness from Jake Beesley on 89 minutes earns him a card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Joe Rafferty makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Jonson Clarke-Harris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Nombe at the 90 minute mark.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rotherham United FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
| Wes Harding | 1 |
| Georgie Kelly | 1 |
| Joe Rafferty | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 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
1 / 4
1.07
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Blackpool FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
62%
Rotherham United FC or Blackpool FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.