Rotherham United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

Rotherham United FC

1 – 2

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Middlesbrough FC

Wed 21 Apr 2021 · 17:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+7'

Matty Crooks 18' R

Jamie Lindsay 64' Y

Y 72' George Saville

Michael Smith 76' Y

Y 90' Paddy McNair

Y 90' Neeskens Kebano

Overview

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Rotherham United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Nigel Lugg
Referee Darren Bond
Referee Robert Hyde
Referee Andy Woolmer

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 1.6 goals Middlesbrough FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-04-21 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2021-01-27 Middlesbrough FC 0–3 Rotherham United FC 2019-05-05 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2018-10-23 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–2	L
18 Apr	Birmingham City FC	H	0–1	L
15 Apr	Coventry City FC	H	0–1	L
13 Apr	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	3–1	W
10 Apr	Huddersfield Town AFC	A	0–0	D
05 Apr	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	0–3	L

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Rotherham United FC	A	2–1	W
17 Apr	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	1–2	L
10 Apr	Barnsley FC	A	0–2	L
05 Apr	Watford FC	H	1–1	D
02 Apr	AFC Bournemouth	A	1–3	L
20 Mar	Millwall FC	A	0–1	L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

27% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

0-15

5/3

16-30

2/1

31-45

4/3

46-60

5/4

61-75

6/4

76+

7/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

William Lankshear	13 G
Amario Cozier-Duberry	3 G	4 A

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at New York Stadium as Rotherham United FC face off against Middlesbrough FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
3' Magnificent from Angus MacDonald! That is 5 goals in 390 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
8' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
13' Viktor Johansson, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
18' The referee calls foul for Matty Crooks. He receives a Red card.
23' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
24' The crowd applauds Grant Hall as he leaves the pitch. Connor Malley steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
33' What a strike from George Saville! The score is 1-1.
38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Warnock will be considering his options from the bench.
43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
46' The whistle greets Daniel Barlaser as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Lindsay.
51' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chuba Akpom makes it 1-2.
60' Rotherham United FC have won 377 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
64' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jamie Lindsay.
69' Ben Wiles needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
71' Chiedozie Ogbene is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kieran Sadlier at the 71 minute mark.
72' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
75' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Wes Harding departs to be replaced by Ryan John Giles.
76' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
81' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
82' George Hirst is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Smith at the 82 minute mark.
87' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Yannick Bolasie has done his job and it is now time for Josh Coburn to step up.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Paddy McNair is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 90.
It finishes all square. Rotherham United FC and Middlesbrough FC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

19
Wes Harding ↓ Ryan John Giles 75'
21
Angus MacDonald
3
Joe Mattock ↓ Matthew Olosunde 46'
8
Ben Wiles
24
Michael Smith ↓ George Hirst 82'
10
Freddie Ladapo
25
Matty Crooks
20
Michael Ihiekwe C
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 46'
17
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Chiedozie Ogbene 71'
1
Viktor Johansson

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Warnock

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Michael Smith	2
Cohen Bramall	1
Cafu	1
Marcus Forss	1
Britt Assombalonga	1
John Obi Mikel	1
Ryan John Giles	1
Matty Crooks	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2021-04-21 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-04-18 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Birmingham City FC L 2021-04-15 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Coventry City FC L 2021-04-13 Rotherham United FC 3–1 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2021-04-10 Huddersfield Town AFC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2021-04-05 Rotherham United FC 0–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC L

Middlesbrough FC Form

2021-04-21 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2021-04-17 Middlesbrough FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2021-04-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-04-05 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Watford FC D 2021-04-02 AFC Bournemouth 3–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-03-20 Millwall FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.29 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.12 Middlesbrough FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Middlesbrough FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC38% Draw30% Middlesbrough FC32%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes50% 0% No50%

Avg goals/match: 2.41

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	69%	31%
± 2.5	43%	57%
± 3.5	23%	77%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

68%

Draw or Middlesbrough FC

62%

Rotherham United FC or Middlesbrough FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC28% Draw50% Middlesbrough FC22%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.9%

0 – 0

11.2%

1 – 0

10.5%

0 – 1

8.9%

2 – 1

8.1%

2 – 0

7.2%

1 – 2

Actual

0 – 2

5.4%

2 – 2

4.6%

3 – 1

3.5%

3 – 0

3.1%

1 – 3

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	12%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	21%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	69%	—	31%
+1	69%	18%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

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