Rotherham United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at New York Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rotherham United FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 3' Angus MacDonald puts Rotherham United FC on the lead.
- 8' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Smith made 357 appearances and scored 76 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 13' Rotherham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Matty Crooks on 18 minutes.
- 23' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' Connor Malley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Grant Hall at the 24 minute mark.
- 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 33' The Northern Ireland George Saville breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 1-1!
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Jamie Lindsay is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Barlaser at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' The 33-year-old Freddie Ladapo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' The deadlock is broken! Chuba Akpom gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
- 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 383 games and scored 467 goals.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jamie Lindsay.
- 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 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' Ryan John Giles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wes Harding at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Michael Smith. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
- 82' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Michael Smith is replaced by George Hirst.
- 87' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Yannick Bolasie trudges off to be replaced by Josh Coburn on 87 minutes.
- 90' Poor challenge from Paddy McNair. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Rotherham United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Middlesbrough FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Wes Harding ↓ Ryan John Giles 75'
- 21
-
3
Joe Mattock ↓ Matthew Olosunde 46'
- 8
-
24
Michael Smith ↓ George Hirst 82'
- 10
- 25
- 20
-
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 46'
- 17
- 1
Bench
- 28
-
30
Ryan John Giles ↑ 75'
- 27
- 6
-
11
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 71'
- 18
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 46'
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 46'
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 82'
Coach
Paul Warne
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 18
- 21
-
4
Grant Hall ↓ Connor Malley 24'
- 3
- 17
- 16
- 22
-
14
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Josh Coburn 87'
- 27
- 10
Bench
- 1
-
46
Connor Malley ↑ 24'
- 40
- 34
-
45
Josh Coburn ↑ 87'
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Ryan John Giles | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Angus MacDonald | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Cohen Bramall | 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
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
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.