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Rotherham United FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Rotherham United FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Peterborough United FC
Sun 29 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 47' Frankie Kent
R 54' Frankie Kent
Joe Mattock 73' R
Y 78' Ivan Toney

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Harty
  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee Lewis Smith
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
1
3
Rotherham United FC 6 games · Avg 3.8 goals Peterborough United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-29 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Peterborough United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Peterborough United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Season Stats

Rotherham United FC Peterborough United FC
#23 Position #18
41 Points 53
46 Played 46
10 / 11 / 25 W / D / L 15 / 8 / 23
41 Scored 64
71 Conceded 68
-30 GD -4
0.89 PPG 1.15
22% Win % 33%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts). Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Rotherham United FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Mark Beevers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' Richard Wood has so much to prove this time. He replaces Clark Robertson on 27 minute.
  • 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Peterborough United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' It looks surprising Peterborough United FC does not make any changes. Adam Thompson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chiedozie Ogbene, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
  • 46' Peterborough United FC ring the changes. Harrison Burrows has done his job and it is now time for Joe Ward to step up.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Frankie Kent is booked for Peterborough United FC — Yellow card on 47.
  • 50' Richard Wood doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 54' Frankie Kent was booked on 54.
  • 57' Another change for Peterborough United FC made on 57 minute. Louis Reed leaves to be changed by Rhys Bennett.
  • 62' Peterborough United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 67' The 29-year-old Niall Mason has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dan Butler makes it 1-1.
  • 69' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Freddie Ladapo by Kyle Vassell on 69 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Red card on 73.
  • 77' Magnificent from Joe Ward! That is 26 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' Michael Smith is replacing Carlton Morris for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 78' The referee shows Peterborough United FC player a Yellow card on 78.
  • 82' Mohamed Eisa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ivan Toney on 82 minute.
  • 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-0.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Peterborough United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Ferguson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Nombe 2
Richard Wood 1
Cameron Humphreys 1
Dan Butler 1
Abraham Odoh 1
Joe Ward 1
Michael Ihiekwe 1
Ivan Toney 1

Head to Head

2019-12-29 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Peterborough United FC

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
2 / 4
2.12 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC59% Draw23% Peterborough United FC18%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
41%
Rotherham United FC or Peterborough United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC44% Draw41% Peterborough United FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
4 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Peterborough United FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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