Rotherham United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Rotherham United FC host Portsmouth FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 10' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 15' Mahlon Romeo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gavin Bazunu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shaun Williams made 382 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' Against the run of play, Michael Smith has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' The 29-year-old Wes Harding has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 49' What composure from Marcus Harness! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 54' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Michael Ihiekwe by Chiedozie Ogbene on 54 minute.
- 55' The deadlock is broken! Michael Smith gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
- 60' What composure from Richard Wood! The England international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 62' Ben Wiles adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' Freddie Ladapo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Grigg at the 68 minute mark.
- 70' George Hirst gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces John Marquis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Recco Hackett-Fairchild gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Ryan Tunnicliffe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Shaun Williams makes way for Louis Thompson at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Mahlon Romeo is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kieron Freeman.
- 81' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Michael Smith is replaced by Joshua Kayode.
- 84' Oliver Rathbone has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- Game over. The scoreline of 4-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 6
- 8
-
24
Michael Smith ↓ Joshua Kayode 81'
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Freddie Ladapo 68'
- 18
- 20
- 4
- 14
- 23
- 1
Bench
- 17
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 68'
- 22
- 31
-
11
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 54'
- 7
-
19
Joshua Kayode ↑ 81'
Coach
Paul Warne
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 15
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Louis Thompson 73'
- 8
- 10
- 13
-
9
John Marquis ↓ George Hirst 70'
- 16
- 20
- 21
- 1
Bench
- 35
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 72'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 73'
- 24
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 70'
- 27
- 7
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-10-16
Rotherham United FC
4–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-10-02
Cheltenham Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-09-28
Rotherham United FC
3–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2021-09-25
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2021-09-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-09-14
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.16
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
42%
Rotherham United FC or Portsmouth FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.