Rotherham United FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 14 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 4–3 | W |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 3 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rotherham United FC to score. At the same time, Burton Albion FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 7' Against the run of play, Jamie Murphy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 9' What composure from Michael Smith! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 14' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 19' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' Oliver Sarkic is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Burton Albion FC's shape.
- 46' What a moment for Michael Smith! That strike on 46 puts his side firmly in control.
- 47' Against the run of play, Oliver Sarkic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 52' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Hakeeb Adelakun is withdrawn and Ben Wiles gets his opportunity.
- 66' Freddie Ladapo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Vassell on 66 minute.
- 71' What a moment for Freddie Ladapo! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' Daniel Barlaser makes way for Matthew Olosunde at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 77' Scott Fraser gets the nod from Burton Albion FC. He replaces Oliver Sarkic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Jake Buxton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Joe Powell. He replaces Ryan Edwards on 83 minute.
- 88' The crowd applauds Colin Daniel as he leaves the pitch. Reece Hutchinson steps in for Burton Albion FC.
- 90' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Rotherham United FC 3-2 Burton Albion FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Hakeeb Adelakun ↓ Ben Wiles 61'
- 5
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↓ Freddie Ladapo 66'
- 3
- 6
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 20
- 11
- 19
Bench
- 30
-
8
Ben Wiles ↑ 61'
- 4
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 66'
- 18
- 16
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 75'
Coach
Paul Warne
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 5
- 2
- 10
- 16
-
3
Colin Daniel ↓ Reece Hutchinson 88'
- 21
-
4
Ryan Edwards ↓ Joe Powell 83'
- 29
- 1
-
17
Oliver Sarkic ↓ Scott Fraser 77'
Bench
-
23
Joe Powell ↑ 83'
-
15
Reece Hutchinson ↑ 88'
- 14
-
8
Scott Fraser ↑ 77'
- 24
- 6
- 18
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 1 |
| Danilo Orsi-Dadomo | 1 |
| Jack Cooper Love | 1 |
| Kieran O'Hara | 1 |
| Andre Green | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-02-01
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2020-01-28
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-01-25
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
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
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-02-01
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-01-28
AFC Wimbledon
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-01-25
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-01-14
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-01-11
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-01-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–4
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.83
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
47%
Rotherham United FC or Burton Albion FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.