Rotherham United FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Rotherham United FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Coventry City FC

Wed 25 Oct 2023 · 18:45 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Lee Peltier 51' 1–0

Oliver Rathbone 90+4' 2–0

Cafu 58' Y

Dexter Lembikisa 66' Y

Y 90' Bobby Thomas

Overview

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Rotherham United FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Lewis Smith
Assistant 1 Shaun Hudson
Assistant 2 Matthew Jones

5 games this season 🟨 3.4/game ⚽ 9.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.0 goals Coventry City FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-10-25 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Coventry City FC 2023-02-18 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Coventry City FC 2022-10-25 Coventry City FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC 2021-04-15 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Coventry City FC 2020-12-05 Coventry City FC 3–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 Oct	Coventry City FC	H	2–0	W
07 Oct	Southampton FC	A	1–1	D
04 Oct	Bristol City FC	H	1–2	L
30 Sep	Cardiff City FC	A	0–2	L
23 Sep	Preston North End FC	H	1–1	D
20 Sep	Millwall FC	A	0–3	L

Coventry City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 Oct	Rotherham United FC	A	0–2	L
21 Oct	Bristol City FC	A	0–1	L
07 Oct	Norwich City FC	H	1–1	D
04 Oct	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	1–0	W
30 Sep	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	3–1	W
25 Sep	Huddersfield Town AFC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Coventry City FC for another epic battle.
5' 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.
10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
25' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
30' 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.
35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
40' Rotherham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
45' Luis Binks, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
50' The 25-year-old Ellis Simms has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
51' What a moment for Lee Peltier! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
58' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
60' The crowd applauds Arvin Appiah as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Revan steps in for Rotherham United FC.
65' Matt Godden makes way for Haji Wright at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
66' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
71' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Viktor Johansson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
76' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yasin Ayari at the 76 minute mark.
77' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Lee Peltier is withdrawn and Hakeem Odoffin gets his opportunity.
82' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
88' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Georgie Kelly comes on to replace Jordan Hugill.
90' The referee calls foul for Bobby Thomas. He receives a Yellow card.
Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

29
Sam Nombe
8
Sam Clucas ↑ 88'
9
Tom Eaves
26
Dillon Phillips
22
Hakeem Odoffin ↑ 77'
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 88'
28
Sebastian Revan ↑ 60'
35
Ciaran McGuckin

Coach Matt Taylor

Coventry City FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

3
Jay Dasilva
5
Kyle McFadzean ↓ Bobby Thomas 76'
13
Ben Wilson
24
Matt Godden ↓ Haji Wright 65'
28
Josh Eccles
14
Ben Sheaf
27
Milan van Ewijk
22
Joel Latibeaudiere ↓ Callum O'Hare 76'
2
Luis Binks
26
Yasin Ayari ↓ Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 76'
9
Ellis Simms

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ellis Simms	3
Viktor Gyokeres	2
Michael Smith	2
Matty Crooks	2
Leo Ostigard	2
Cohen Bramall	2
Gustavo Hamer	1
Jamie Allen	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2023-10-25 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Coventry City FC W 2023-10-07 Southampton FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2023-10-04 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Bristol City FC L 2023-09-30 Cardiff City FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC L 2023-09-23 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Preston North End FC D 2023-09-20 Millwall FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC L

Coventry City FC Form

2023-10-25 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Coventry City FC L 2023-10-21 Bristol City FC 1–0 Coventry City FC L 2023-10-07 Coventry City FC 1–1 Norwich City FC D 2023-10-04 Coventry City FC 1–0 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-09-30 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–3 Coventry City FC W 2023-09-25 Coventry City FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.3 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.1 Coventry City FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Coventry City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC41% Draw29% Coventry City FC30%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.4

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	69%	31%
± 2.5	43%	57%
± 3.5	23%	77%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

70%

Draw or Coventry City FC

59%

Rotherham United FC or Coventry City FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC28% Draw50% Coventry City FC22%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.9%

0 – 0

11.2%

1 – 0

10.7%

0 – 1

8.8%

2 – 1

8.2%

2 – 0

Actual

1 – 2

6.9%

0 – 2

5.3%

2 – 2

4.6%

3 – 1

3.6%

3 – 0

3.2%

1 – 3

2.5%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Coventry City FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	21%	60%
-0.5	40%	—	60%
+0.5	70%	—	30%
+1	70%	18%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✗

Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

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