Rotherham United FC vs Luton Town FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Luton Town FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Eddie Smart
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rotherham United FC and Luton Town FC is underway.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The whistle greets Joe Mattock as he departs to be replaced by Matty Crooks.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Luton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Luton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nathan Jones might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Luton Town FC backline.
- 40' Luton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Joe Morrell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Luton Town FC so far.
- 46' Luton Town FC make a change. Joe Morrell trudges off to be replaced by Pelly Ruddock on 46 minutes.
- 51' The travelling Luton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Luton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' George Hirst has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Smith on 58 minute.
- 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' Time for substitution for Luton Town FC. Harry Cornick is replaced by Kazenga Lualua.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' What a moment for James Collins! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Mikel Miller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Florian Jozefzoon departs to be replaced by Freddie Ladapo.
- 85' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Luton Town FC's shape.
- 89' Fresh legs for Luton Town FC! Tom Lockyer comes on to replace George Moncur.
- 90' A moment of madness from Luke Berry on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Luton Town FC will be frustrated.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rotherham United FC 0-1 Luton Town FC.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 19
- 21
- 27
-
3
Joe Mattock ↓ Matty Crooks 10'
- 8
-
24
Michael Smith ↓ George Hirst 58'
- 20
- 26
- 14
- 16
Bench
- 7
- 6
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 80'
-
25
Matty Crooks ↑ 10'
- 17
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 58'
- 1
Coach
Paul Warne
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
14
George Moncur ↓ Tom Lockyer 89'
- 2
- 6
- 16
- 8
- 19
-
7
Harry Cornick ↓ Kazenga Lualua 64'
- 5
-
28
Joe Morrell ↓ Pelly Ruddock 46'
- 12
Bench
- 27
- 26
-
15
Tom Lockyer ↑ 89'
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 64'
- 1
-
17
Pelly Ruddock ↑ 46'
- 10
Coach
Nathan Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kasey Palmer | 2 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Jamie Lindsay | 1 |
| Luke Berry | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2020-11-04
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
2020-10-31
Stoke City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-10-28
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-10-24
Reading FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-10-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2020-10-17
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.92
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Luton Town FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Luton Town FC
68%
Rotherham United FC or Luton Town FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
40%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.