Rotherham United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Bristol City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rotherham United FC and Middlesbrough FC get this one started.
- 5' The 30-year-old Cohen Bramall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Guyana international Isaiah Jones has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' Controversy at the stadium! Hayden Hackney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 19' The supporters are chanting for Tariqe Fosu. He replaces Chiedozie Ogbene on 19 minute.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 29' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie Lindsay is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Shane Ferguson is replaced by Ben Wiles.
- 45' A moment of madness from Anfernee Dijksteel on 45 minutes earns him a Red card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Tommy Smith gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Cameron Archer and will look to change the dynamic.
- 48' Goal! Hakeem Odoffin scores his 17 goal in 191 matches.
- 53' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Hayden Hackney is replaced by Alex Mowatt.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Hakeem Odoffin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' The crowd applauds Oliver Rathbone as he leaves the pitch. Georgie Kelly steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 72' Georgie Kelly is replacing Oliver Rathbone for the Rotherham United FC side.
- 77' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Darragh Lenihan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 81' Riley McGree makes way for Matty Crooks at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Shane Ferguson ↓ Ben Wiles 40'
- 2
- 10
- 6
-
18
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Georgie Kelly 71'
- 22
-
11
Chiedozie Ogbene ↓ Tariqe Fosu 19'
- 24
- 16
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 40
-
7
Tariqe Fosu ↑ 19'
-
8
Ben Wiles ↑ 40'
-
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 71'
- 30
-
29
Leo Fuhr Hjelde ↑ 71'
- 26
Coach
Matt Taylor
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 27
- 15
- 26
- 7
- 29
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Matty Crooks 81'
-
10
Cameron Archer ↓ Tommy Smith 46'
- 2
-
30
Hayden Hackney ↓ Alex Mowatt 60'
Bench
-
14
Tommy Smith ↑ 46'
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↑ 60'
- 23
-
25
Matty Crooks ↑ 81'
- 9
- 32
- 31
Coach
Michael Carrick
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
2023-05-01
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-04-27
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-04-22
Bristol City FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2023-04-18
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Burnley FC
D
2023-04-15
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Luton Town FC
L
2023-04-10
Norwich City FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
56%
Rotherham United FC or Middlesbrough FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

