Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC — Championship .
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 46 games · 84 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Mark Russell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Brentford FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Rotherham United FC face off against Ipswich Town FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Luke Chambers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Ipswich Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Hurst might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 42' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Matthew Palmer gets a Yellow card.
- 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jordan Roberts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 62' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 62 minute. Joe Newell leaves to be changed by Ryan Williams.
- 67' It is a substitution in Ipswich Town FC team. Ellis Harrison is replaced by Kayden Jackson on 67 minute.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Will Vaulks.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' The Ipswich Town FC manager makes a substitution. Grant Ward departs to be replaced by Tayo Edun.
- 82' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 82 minute. Gwion Edwards leaves to be changed by Jordan Roberts.
- 87' Ipswich Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' A stunning finish from Michael Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Billy Jones is hanging Kyle Vassell on the field on 90 minute.
- 1-0 the final result. Ipswich Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Kyle Vassell ↓ Billy Jones 90'
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 5
- 8
-
22
Joe Newell ↓ Ryan Williams 62'
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Anthony Forde 67'
- 24
Bench
- 10
- 26
-
28
Billy Jones ↑ 90'
- 12
-
7
Anthony Forde ↑ 67'
-
23
Ryan Williams ↑ 62'
- 25
Coach
Paul Warne
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 4
- 8
-
18
Grant Ward ↓ Tayo Edun 77'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ Kayden Jackson 67'
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↓ Jordan Roberts 82'
- 22
- 11
- 2
- 6
Bench
-
25
Tayo Edun ↑ 77'
- 1
- 30
- 12
- 20
-
19
Jordan Roberts ↑ 82'
-
9
Kayden Jackson ↑ 67'
Coach
Paul Hurst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wes Burns | 3 |
| Conor Chaplin | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
| Omari Hutchinson | 1 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
48%
Rotherham United FC or Ipswich Town FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 28% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

