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 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

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

Standings

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

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

13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

0-15

3/3

16-30

2/–

31-45

2/1

46-60

2/4

61-75

3/3

76+

4/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

William Lankshear

6 G

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Middlesbrough FC for another epic battle.
3' What a strike from Angus MacDonald! The score is 1-0.
8' The 27-year-old Ben Wiles has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
13' 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.
18' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Matty Crooks on 18 minutes.
23' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
24' Connor Malley is replacing Grant Hall for the Middlesbrough FC side.
29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
33' GOAL! George Saville scores on 33. Assisted by Neeskens Kebano
38' Jordan Archer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
43' George Hirst, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
46' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Jamie Lindsay on, Daniel Barlaser off on 46 minutes.
51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
55' Chuba Akpom doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
60' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
64' Jamie Lindsay has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
69' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
71' Kieran Sadlier makes way for Chiedozie Ogbene at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
72' A moment of madness from George Saville on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
75' Ryan John Giles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wes Harding at the 75 minute mark.
76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Smith.
81' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Warnock will be considering his options from the bench.
82' George Hirst is replacing Michael Smith for the Rotherham United FC side.
87' Josh Coburn gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Yannick Bolasie and will look to change the dynamic.
90' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
Middlesbrough FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
George Saville	1
Chuba Akpom	1
Hakeem Odoffin	1
Cohen Bramall	1
Cafu	1
Marcus Forss	1
Britt Assombalonga	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.