Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Declan Ford
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee Karl Evans
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | 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 New York Stadium as Rotherham United FC face off against Ipswich Town FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Richard Wood has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Ipswich Town FC is showing some good football. However, Ipswich Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ipswich Town FC's shape.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adam Thompson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 37' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Matty Crooks will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' What a moment for Richard Wood! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Emyr Huws has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ipswich Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' Ipswich Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 67' Will Keane makes way for James Norwood at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ipswich Town FC.
- 68' The whistle greets Emyr Huws as he departs to be replaced by Jon Nolan.
- 72' Ben Wiles gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Matty Crooks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Kyle Vassell has done his job and it is now time for Freddie Ladapo to step up.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Woolfenden.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Freddie Sears. He replaces Alan Judge on 80 minute.
- 83' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Joe Mattock will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' Ipswich Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Hakeeb Adelakun exits the field as Matthew Olosunde enters on 89.
- Rotherham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 5
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↓ Freddie Ladapo 75'
- 3
- 6
- 24
- 1
-
17
Matty Crooks ↓ Ben Wiles 72'
- 20
- 11
- 19
Bench
- 30
-
8
Ben Wiles ↑ 72'
- 4
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 75'
- 26
- 16
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 89'
Coach
Paul Warne
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 44
- 7
- 21
- 9
-
18
Alan Judge ↓ Freddie Sears 80'
- 12
-
48
Will Keane ↓ James Norwood 67'
- 29
- 5
- 28
Bench
- 30
- 8
- 15
-
20
Freddie Sears ↑ 80'
-
11
Jon Nolan ↑ 68'
- 1
-
10
James Norwood ↑ 67'
Coach
Paul Lambert
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wes Burns | 3 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Conor Chaplin | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 1 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-01-28
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-01-25
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-01-18
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-01-11
Oxford United FC
1–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
W
Ipswich Town FC Form
2020-01-28
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-01-25
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-01-18
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-01-14
Oxford United FC
0–0
Ipswich Town FC
D
2020-01-11
Ipswich Town FC
4–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
48%
Rotherham United FC or Ipswich Town FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

