Rotherham United FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Bromley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Morecambe FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at New York Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rotherham United FC and Cambridge United FC.
- 5' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 10' Dimitar Mitov has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 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' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kieran Sadlier made 161 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 34' Ben Wiles doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' 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.
- 44' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Daniel Barlaser does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 51' Sam Smith does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 64' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Shane Ferguson has done his job and it is now time for Mikel Miller to step up.
- 68' Joshua Kayode has so much to prove this time. He replaces Will Grigg on 68 minute.
- 73' The 30-year-old Jack Iredale has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Kieran Sadlier is withdrawn and Jamie Lindsay gets his opportunity.
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Vickers, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Freddie Ladapo gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 83' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Wes Hoolahan has done his job and it is now time for Harvey Knibbs to step up.
- 87' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jensen Weir is hanging Paul Digby on the field on 87 minute.
- 3-1 the final result. Cambridge United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Shane Ferguson ↓ Mikel Miller 64'
- 2
- 6
- 8
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Joshua Kayode 68'
- 10
- 4
- 31
- 11
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Jamie Lindsay 75'
- 23
Bench
- 22
- 20
-
14
Mikel Miller ↑ 64'
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 75'
- 15
- 1
-
19
Joshua Kayode ↑ 68'
Coach
Paul Warne
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
14
Wes Hoolahan ↓ Harvey Knibbs 83'
- 10
- 1
- 11
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Jensen Weir 87'
- 19
- 9
- 3
- 24
Bench
- 23
-
16
Jensen Weir ↑ 87'
- 27
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↑ 83'
- 18
- 13
- 15
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-11-20
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-11-06
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Bromley FC
W
2021-11-02
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-10-30
Rotherham United FC
5–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-10-23
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-10-19
Rotherham United FC
0–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Cambridge United FC Form
2021-11-20
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-11-13
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-11-06
Northampton Town FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2021-11-02
Morecambe FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-10-30
Cambridge United FC
1–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2021-10-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.08
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Rotherham United FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
41%
Rotherham United FC or Cambridge United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

