Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee Rebecca Welch (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Joe Ralls is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 20' Cardiff City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Smith, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 22 goals in the last 17 games.
- 30' England international Sheyi Ojo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' It looks surprising Cardiff City FC does not make any changes. Aden Flint has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' The England Sheyi Ojo breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 0-1!
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lewis Wing is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' The whistle greets Sheyi Ojo as he departs to be replaced by Josh Murphy.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Brilliant from the ! Matty Crooks makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 61.
- 63' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 63 minute. Joe Ralls leaves to be changed by Marlon Pack.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. Cardiff City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Ryan John Giles is replacing Matthew Olosunde for the Rotherham United FC side.
- 76' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 81' Freddie Ladapo gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Daniel Barlaser and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' What a moment for Joe Bennett! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' Rotherham United FC make a change. Richard Wood trudges off to be replaced by George Hirst on 87 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rotherham United FC 1-2 Cardiff City FC.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 5
- 15
-
6
Richard Wood C ↓ George Hirst 87'
- 8
- 24
- 25
- 20
- 26
- 22
- 1
Bench
- 28
-
30
Ryan John Giles ↑ 71'
- 21
- 4
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 81'
- 31
- 17
- 18
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 87'
Coach
Paul Warne
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 4
- 3
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Marlon Pack 63'
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 16
- 38
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Josh Murphy 53'
Bench
-
21
Marlon Pack ↑ 63'
- 29
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 53'
- 33
- 30
- 28
- 31
- 19
- 32
Coach
Mick McCarthy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cedric Kipre | 2 |
| Kion Etete | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| Perry Ng | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2021-02-06
Preston North End FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-02-03
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2021-01-30
Rotherham United FC
1–3
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-01-27
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-01-19
Rotherham United FC
3–3
Stoke City FC
D
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Cardiff City FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
67%
Rotherham United FC or Cardiff City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.