Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rotherham United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Rotherham United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Tue 3 Dec 2024 · 19:45 UTC New York Stadium 8,995 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sam Nombe 21' 1–0
1–1 50' Jovon Makama
Sean Raggett 77' 2–1
Zak Jules 48' Y
Joe Rafferty 56' Y
Y 60' Tendayi Darikwa
Y 68' Ethan Erhahon
Hakeem Odoffin 90' Y
Y 90' Recco Hackett-Fairchild
Y 90' Freddie Draper

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Martin Woods
  • Assistant 1 Richard Wigglesworth
  • Assistant 2 Stephen Wade

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

5
1
2
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 2.3 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC 2022-03-15 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC 2021-09-14 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC 2020-02-07 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Lincoln City FC H 2–1 W
23 Nov Crawley Town FC A 0–1 L
08 Nov Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
02 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 1–3 L
26 Oct Stevenage FC H 2–0 W
22 Oct Leyton Orient FC A 0–1 L
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L
30 Nov Crawley Town FC A 4–3 W
26 Nov Wrexham AFC A 0–1 L
23 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–3 L
16 Nov Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
09 Nov Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Rotherham United FC Lincoln City FC
#23 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 23rd (41 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at New York Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 8' Dom Jefferies gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Adam Jackson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 13' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Lincoln City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Skubala might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 21' A goal from the England international Sam Nombe! He fires home on 21 to make it 1-0!
  • 26' England international Sean Raggett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 36' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Recco Hackett-Fairchild is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ethan Hamilton at the 46 minute mark.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Zak Jules on 48 minutes.
  • 50' Magnificent from Jovon Makama! That is 12 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' Christ Tiehi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Rafferty is booked for Rotherham United FC — card on 56.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a card for Tendayi Darikwa.
  • 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 67' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Ben House departs to be replaced by Freddie Draper.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Ethan Erhahon. He receives a card.
  • 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 77' Sean Raggett does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
  • 79' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Jovon Makama is replaced by Bailey Cadamarteri on 79 minute.
  • 80' Jack Moylan makes way for Erik Ring at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
  • 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Hakeem Odoffin argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Shaun McWilliams comes on to replace Mallik Wilks.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Fiorini 2
Tom Hopper 2
Harry Anderson 1
Matty Crooks 1
Michael Smith 1
Ben Wiles 1
Chiedozie Ogbene 1
Sam Nombe 1

Head to Head

2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC 2022-03-15 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC 2021-09-14 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC 2020-02-07 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2019-08-10 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC W 2024-11-23 Crawley Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2024-11-08 Barnsley FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC L 2024-11-02 Rotherham United FC 1–3 Cheltenham Town FC L 2024-10-26 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Stevenage FC W 2024-10-22 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L

Lincoln City FC Form

2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2024-11-30 Crawley Town FC 3–4 Lincoln City FC W 2024-11-26 Wrexham AFC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L 2024-11-23 Lincoln City FC 2–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-11-16 Exeter City FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC D 2024-11-09 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Lincoln City FC 75% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC33% Draw25% Lincoln City FC42%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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
58%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
67%
Rotherham United FC or Lincoln City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC19% Draw45% Lincoln City FC36%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 2
8.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 22% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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