Rotherham United FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2024-25

Rotherham United FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Cambridge United FC

Tue 28 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC New York Stadium 8,162 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 49' Ryan Loft

Mallik Wilks 53' 1–1

Hakeem Odoffin 69' 2–1

Y 4' Elias Kachunga

Louie Sibley 59' Y

Y 83' James Gibbons

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 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Ross Joyce
Assistant 1 Declan Ford
Assistant 2 Andrew Aylott

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Huddersfield Town AFC	14	29
2	Stockport County FC	15	29
3	Oxford United FC	13	26
4	Luton Town FC	14	24
5	Sheffield Wednesday FC	14	23
6	Plymouth Argyle FC	15	23
7	Reading FC	15	22
8	Bradford City AFC	13	22
9	Milton Keynes Dons FC	14	21
10	Cambridge United FC	14	21
11	Leicester City FC	13	19
12	Mansfield Town FC	13	19
13	Wycombe Wanderers FC	13	18
14	Leyton Orient FC	13	17
15	Burton Albion FC	15	17
16	Stevenage FC	12	16
17	AFC Wimbledon	14	16
18	Notts County FC	12	14
19	Wigan Athletic FC	15	14
20	Blackpool FC	13	12
21	Doncaster Rovers FC	13	12
22	Peterborough United FC	13	10
23	Barnsley FC	13	9
24	Bromley FC	13	9

Head-to-Head

Rotherham United FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Cambridge United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-28 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC 2024-10-01 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2021-11-20 Rotherham United FC 3–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Jan	Cambridge United FC	H	2–1	W
25 Jan	Burton Albion FC	A	2–4	L
18 Jan	Charlton Athletic FC	H	4–2	W
11 Jan	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	3–1	W
04 Jan	Huddersfield Town AFC	A	0–0	D
01 Jan	Lincoln City FC	A	1–0	W

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Jan	Rotherham United FC	A	1–2	L
25 Jan	Mansfield Town FC	H	3–2	W
18 Jan	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	2–2	D
04 Jan	Bristol Rovers FC	H	0–1	L
01 Jan	Reading FC	H	1–3	L
29 Dec	Leyton Orient FC	A	0–2	L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

–/2

31-45

2/4

46-60

6/3

61-75

4/5

76+

7/5

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC

Ben Knight	4 G	2 A
Shayne Lavery	3 G	2 A
Sullay Kaikai	3 G	1 A
Gassan Ahadme	3 G
Zak Bradshaw	2 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Cambridge United FC.
4' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Elias Kachunga gets a card.
9' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 9.
14' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
19' Michael Morrison is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
24' 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.
29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
39' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 39 minute. Alexander MacDonald leaves to be changed by Sean Raggett.
44' 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.
46' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Gibbons is hanging Jubril Okedina on the field on 46 minute.
49' Ryan Loft does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
53' Mallik Wilks makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Elias Kachunga is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
59' Poor challenge from Louie Sibley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
64' The 33-year-old Joe Rafferty has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
68' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 68 minute. James Brophy leaves to be changed by Dominic Ballard.
69' Hakeem Odoffin adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
74' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
75' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Andre Green is replaced by Sam Nombe on 75 minute.
80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
83' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Gibbons on 83.
85' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 85 minute. Liam Bennett leaves to be changed by Dan Barton.
89' George Hoddle is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kelland Watts at the 89 minute mark.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Rotherham United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Andre Green ↓ Sam Nombe 75'
7
Joe Powell
6
Reece James
12
Mallik Wilks
20
Dillon Phillips
2
Joe Rafferty
22
Hakeem Odoffin
14
Alexander MacDonald ↓ Sean Raggett 39'
16
Zak Jules
24
Cameron Humphreys
15
Louie Sibley

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

26
James Gibbons ↑ 46'
4
Paul Digby ↑ 68'
38
George Hoddle ↑ 89'
31
Louis Chadwick
21
Detlef Osong ↑ 85'
29
Dominic Ballard ↑ 68'
36
Dan Barton ↑ 85'

Coach Garry Monk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ben Wiles	1
Freddie Ladapo	1
Daniel Barlaser	1
Sam Smith	1
Sam Nombe	1
Mallik Wilks	1
Hakeem Odoffin	1
Ryan Loft	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.83 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.05 Cambridge United FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC58% Draw23% Cambridge United FC19%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 2.88

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	54%	46%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

81%

Draw or Cambridge United FC

42%

Rotherham United FC or Cambridge United FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC39% Draw44% Cambridge United FC17%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.6%

1 – 0

9.5%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

9.2%

0 – 0

7.4%

3 – 1

5.8%

3 – 0

5.5%

1 – 2

5.4%

0 – 1

2 – 2

3 – 2

3.1%

0 – 2

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5	15%	—	85%
-2	15%	17%	69%
-1.5	31%	—	69%
-1	31%	23%	46%
-0.5	54%	—	46%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	13%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	6%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

36% ✓

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

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

Rotherham United FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

Cambridge United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Clean Sheet