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Rotherham United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Rotherham United FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 18 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Matty Crooks 33' Y
Y 90' Luke Leahy
Y 90' Alex Rodman

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Gary Hilton
  • Referee Leigh Doughty
  • Referee Ollie Williams
  • Referee Oliver Bickle

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

2
1
1
Rotherham United FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-18 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-09-28 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 3–0 W
11 Jan Oxford United FC A 3–1 W
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
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Rotherham United FC A 0–3 L
11 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–2 L
01 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–3 L
29 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 1–2 L
21 Dec Peterborough United FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Ben Wiles has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Matty Crooks.
  • 38' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 43' The 40-year-old Richard Wood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 51' Goal! Kyle Vassell scores his 26 goal in 357 matches.
  • 53' Michael Smith does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 59' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Liam Sercombe trudges off to be replaced by Ollie Clarke on 59 minutes.
  • 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 69' Josh Barrett has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 70' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Ginnelly is hanging Josh Barrett on the field on 70 minute.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Freddie Ladapo. He replaces Kyle Vassell on 73 minute.
  • 74' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Alfie Kilgour is withdrawn and Tom Davies gets his opportunity.
  • 79' The whistle greets Matty Crooks as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Lindsay.
  • 83' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julien Lamy is hanging Hakeeb Adelakun on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' A goal from the Ireland international Chiedozie Ogbene! He fires home on 88 to make it 3-0!
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luke Leahy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rotherham United FC 3-0 Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Garner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Nombe 2
Ruel Sotiriou 1
Sil Swinkels 1
Jonson Clarke-Harris 1
Kyle Vassell 1
Michael Smith 1
Chiedozie Ogbene 1
Zak Jules 1

Head to Head

2020-01-18 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-09-28 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2020-01-18 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2020-01-11 Oxford United FC 1–3 Rotherham United FC W 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

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2020-01-18 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2019-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 AFC Wimbledon L 2019-12-21 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Peterborough United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC61% Draw24% Bristol Rovers FC15%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
39%
Rotherham United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC42% Draw47% Bristol Rovers FC11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
2 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 19% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 25% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.