Rotherham United FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Adam Matthews
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee Tony Harrington
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Brentford FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 01 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rotherham United FC to score. At the same time, Brentford FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' GOAL! Kamohelo Mokotjo fires home to make it 0-1!
- 7' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 12' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 17' 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.
- 20' Jon Taylor doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' Neal Maupay is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' 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.
- 40' 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 Will Vaulks suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 53' Said Benrahma makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Brentford FC are in front.
- 58' The 28-year-old Ezri Konsa has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Ben Wiles makes way for Matty Crooks at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 64' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Brentford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' It’s high time Thomas Frank made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 73' What a strike from Ezri Konsa! The score is 1-3.
- 75' The South Africa Kamohelo Mokotjo breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 1-4!
- 76' Said Benrahma makes way for Sergi Canos at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brentford FC.
- 78' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Zak Vyner has done his job and it is now time for Jerry Yates to step up.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jerry Yates on 80 minutes.
- 85' What a moment for Neal Maupay! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Anthony Forde is replaced by Kyle Vassell.
- 88' Fresh legs for Brentford FC! Chiedozie Ogbene comes on to replace Ollie Watkins.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-4.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
2
Zak Vyner ↓ Jerry Yates 78'
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 13
-
7
Anthony Forde ↓ Kyle Vassell 86'
- 11
-
25
Ben Wiles ↓ Matty Crooks 59'
- 24
Bench
- 26
- 28
-
19
Kyle Vassell ↑ 86'
- 12
- 6
-
17
Matty Crooks ↑ 59'
-
21
Jerry Yates ↑ 78'
Coach
Paul Warne
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Said Benrahma ↓ Sergi Canos 76'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 3
- 19
-
12
Kamohelo Mokotjo ↓ Josh Dasilva 88'
- 9
- 11
- 26
Bench
- 28
- 10
- 34
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 76'
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↑ 88'
- 2
-
24
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 88'
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Neal Maupay | 3 |
| Kamohelo Mokotjo | 2 |
| Neal Maupay | 2 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Said Benrahma | 1 |
| Lewis MacLeod | 1 |
| Sergi Canos | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-01-19
Rotherham United FC
2–4
Brentford FC
L
2019-01-12
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-01-06
Manchester City FC
7–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
2018-12-29
Bristol City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-12-26
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Brentford FC
74%
Rotherham United FC or Brentford FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.