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Rotherham United FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Rotherham United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Preston North End FC
Tue 1 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Matthew Palmer 12' Y
Sean Raggett 29' Y
Y 31' Tom Clarke
Y 31' Ryan Ledson
Will Vaulks 74' Y
Ben Wiles 82' Y
Michael Smith 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Garratt
  • Referee David Webb
  • Referee Lee Probert
  • Referee Simon Beck

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

3
3
2
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 2.4 goals Preston North End FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2018-10-27 Preston North End FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Bristol City FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
22 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–4 L
15 Dec Reading FC H 1–1 D
08 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–2 D
Preston North End FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Aston Villa FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Hull City AFC H 1–2 L
22 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–1 L
15 Dec Millwall FC H 3–2 W
08 Dec Nottingham Forest FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Preston North End FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Preston North End FC
Callum Lang 3 G
Jordan Thompson 1 G
Jusef Erabi 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Preston North End FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 12' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matthew Palmer.
  • 17' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Preston North End FC backline.
  • 22' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 29' Controversy at the stadium! Sean Raggett argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 31' Tom Clarke is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
  • 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Will Vaulks makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
  • 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Will Vaulks makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 46' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Forde is hanging Matthew Palmer on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' Jordan Storey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 382 appearances.
  • 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Preston North End FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 67' The Preston North End FC manager makes a substitution. Andrew Hughes departs to be replaced by Calum Woods.
  • 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Preston North End FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' Will Vaulks catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
  • 76' A stunning finish from Michael Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 78' Against the run of play, Lukas Nmecha has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 82' Ben Wiles was booked on 82.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Smith.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rotherham United FC players.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Emil Riis Jakobsen 2
Ched Evans 2
Michael Smith 2
Lukas Nmecha 1
Jordan Hugill 1
Will Vaulks 1
Duane Holmes 1
Ryan Ledson 1

Head to Head

2019-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2018-10-27 Preston North End FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2019-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W 2018-12-29 Bristol City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2018-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2018-12-22 Rotherham United FC 0–4 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2018-12-15 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2018-12-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC D

Preston North End FC Form

2019-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC L 2018-12-29 Preston North End FC 1–1 Aston Villa FC D 2018-12-26 Preston North End FC 1–2 Hull City AFC L 2018-12-22 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Preston North End FC L 2018-12-15 Preston North End FC 3–2 Millwall FC W 2018-12-08 Nottingham Forest FC 0–1 Preston North End FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Preston North End FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC44% Draw28% Preston North End FC28%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Preston North End FC
56%
Rotherham United FC or Preston North End FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC28% Draw49% Preston North End FC23%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Preston North End FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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