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 | 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
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' Welcome to New York Stadium that hosts another battle between Rotherham United FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 29' GOAL! Michael Smith scores on 29. Assisted by Wes Harding
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Ihiekwe on 41.
- 46' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 49' What a moment for Marcus Harness! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Michael Ihiekwe exits the field as Chiedozie Ogbene enters on 54.
- 55' Sensational shot from Michael Smith. Rotherham United FC is back in the lead.
- 60' Richard Wood does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Ben Wiles gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Freddie Ladapo comes on to replace Will Grigg.
- 70' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — George Hirst on, John Marquis off on 70 minutes.
- 72' Recco Hackett-Fairchild gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Ryan Tunnicliffe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Louis Thompson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shaun Williams on 73 minute.
- 78' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kieron Freeman.
- 81' Joshua Kayode gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Michael Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Oliver Rathbone catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 89' The 29-year-old Joe Morrell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- It finishes all square. Rotherham United FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 4-1.
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 |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
| Ben Close | 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.