Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rotherham United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Rotherham United FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 10 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+6' · FT 45+8'
Freddie Ladapo 16' Y
Y 21' Joe Morrell
Matty Crooks 51' Y
Kyle Vassell 59' Y
Y 72' Harry Toffolo
Shaun MacDonald 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Helen Byrne
  • Referee Lee Swabey
  • Referee David Plowright
  • Referee Wayne Grunnill

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

5
1
2
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 2.3 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Lincoln City FC H 0–2 L
03 Aug AFC Wimbledon A 2–1 W
05 May Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
27 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–2 L
22 Apr Birmingham City FC H 1–3 L
19 Apr Swansea City AFC A 3–4 L
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Rotherham United FC A 2–0 W
03 Aug Accrington Stanley FC H 2–0 W
05 Jan Everton FC A 1–2 L
01 Dec Carlisle United FC H 2–0 W
10 Nov Northampton Town FC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Rotherham United FC Lincoln City FC
#6 Position #1
41 Points 103
46 Played 46
10 / 11 / 25 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
41 Scored 89
71 Conceded 41
-30 GD +48
0.89 PPG 2.24
22% Win % 67%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rotherham United FC are 6th (41 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Lincoln City FC.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Cowley might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Joe Morrell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 16' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 16.
  • 21' Joseff Morrell was booked on 21.
  • 26' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 31' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' Jack Payne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' What composure from Shaun MacDonald! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 48' What a strike from Harry Anderson! The score is 1-1.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matty Crooks.
  • 56' England international Michael Bostwick has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 57' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Daniel Barlaser is replaced by Ben Wiles.
  • 59' Kyle Vassell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Jamie Proctor on, Kyle Vassell off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
  • 71' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Jorge Grant is replaced by Bruno Andrade.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Harry Toffolo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Shaun MacDonald on 76.
  • 77' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Tyler Walker exits the field as John Akinde enters on 77.
  • 82' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael O'Connor suffering a number of foals already.
  • 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' Michael O'Connor makes way for Ellis Chapman at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
  • Full Time. Lincoln City FC beats Rotherham United FC

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Fiorini 2
Tom Hopper 2
Sean Raggett 1
Jovon Makama 1
Shaun MacDonald 1
Joe Powell 1
Harry Anderson 1
Matty Crooks 1

Head to Head

2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC L 2019-08-03 AFC Wimbledon 1–2 Rotherham United FC W 2019-05-05 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2019-04-27 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2019-04-22 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Birmingham City FC L 2019-04-19 Swansea City AFC 4–3 Rotherham United FC L

Lincoln City FC Form

2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC W 2019-08-03 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2019-01-05 Everton FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2018-12-01 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Carlisle United FC W 2018-11-10 Lincoln City FC 3–2 Northampton Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.57 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Lincoln City FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC15% Draw22% Lincoln City FC63%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
37%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
85%
Rotherham United FC or Lincoln City FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC8% Draw42% Lincoln City FC50%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
14.1%
0 – 3
10.2%
1 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 4
5.3%
1 – 4
3.2%
1 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 5
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 6% 92%
-0.5 8% — 92%
+0.5 28% — 72%
+1 28% 25% 47%
+1.5 53% — 47%
+2 53% 22% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
57% ✓

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