Rotherham United FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rotherham United FC welcome Peterborough United FC for this crunch clash at New York Stadium.
- 5' Frankie Kent has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Rhys Bennett is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 15' Peterborough 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.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Richard Wood on, Clark Robertson off on 27 minutes.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Peterborough United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Peterborough United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 42' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
- 46' Joe Ward is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harrison Burrows at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' The referee shows Peterborough United FC player a Yellow card on 47.
- 50' Magnificent from Richard Wood! That is 13 goals in 357 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Frankie Kent is booked for Peterborough United FC — Red card on 54.
- 57' Peterborough United FC make a change. Louis Reed trudges off to be replaced by Rhys Bennett on 57 minutes.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Boyd made 384 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' What a moment for Dan Butler! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Freddie Ladapo has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Vassell to step up.
- 73' A moment of madness from Joe Mattock on 73 minutes earns him a Red card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 77' The England Joe Ward breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 1-2!
- 77' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Michael Smith comes on to replace Carlton Morris.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ivan Toney on 78.
- 82' Another change for Peterborough United FC made on 82 minute. Ivan Toney leaves to be changed by Mohamed Eisa.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- With this win, Rotherham United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
15
Clark Robertson ↓ Richard Wood 27'
- 3
- 1
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Kyle Vassell 69'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↓ Michael Smith 77'
- 17
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↑ 69'
- 12
-
6
Richard Wood ↑ 27'
- 8
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 77'
- 23
- 16
Coach
Paul Warne
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 21
- 5
- 24
-
32
Harrison Burrows ↓ Joe Ward 46'
-
17
Ivan Toney ↓ Mohamed Eisa 82'
-
14
Louis Reed ↓ Rhys Bennett 57'
- 4
- 6
- 1
- 37
Bench
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 82'
- 25
- 30
-
23
Joe Ward ↑ 46'
-
16
Rhys Bennett ↑ 57'
- 31
- 34
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Emmanuel Fernandez | 1 |
| Kyle Vassell | 1 |
| James Dornelly | 1 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 1 |
| Dan Butler | 1 |
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-12-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-12-21
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2019-12-14
Southend United FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-12-07
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-11-26
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-12-29
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-12-26
Peterborough United FC
0–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-12-21
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-12-14
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-12-07
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-11-23
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
35%
Rotherham United FC or Peterborough United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3.3%
1 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 23% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

