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 | 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
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' The game is set. Rotherham United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It’s high time Danny Cowley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Shaun Williams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' 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.
- 29' Goal! Michael Smith scores his 76 goal in 357 matches.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gavin Bazunu made 24 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rotherham United FC that had 357 games and scored 375 goals.
- 41' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' 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.
- 49' GOAL! Marcus Harness scores on 49.
- 54' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Michael Ihiekwe is replaced by Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 55' Sensational shot from Michael Smith. Rotherham United FC is back in the lead.
- 60' Goal! Richard Wood scores his 13 goal in 357 matches.
- 62' GOAL! Ben Wiles scores on 62. Assisted by Wes Harding
- 67' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' The whistle greets Will Grigg as he departs to be replaced by Freddie Ladapo.
- 70' The whistle greets John Marquis as he departs to be replaced by George Hirst.
- 72' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Recco Hackett-Fairchild is hanging Ryan Tunnicliffe on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' The whistle greets Shaun Williams as he departs to be replaced by Louis Thompson.
- 78' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kieron Freeman on 80.
- 81' Joshua Kayode has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Smith on 81 minute.
- 84' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 89' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- With this win, Rotherham United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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.