Rotherham United FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Referee Karl Evans
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Watford FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rotherham United FC welcome Queens Park Rangers FC for this crunch clash at New York Stadium.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Stefan Johansen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Willock made 377 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Shaun MacDonald has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Angus MacDonald.
- 46' It is a substitution in Queens Park Rangers FC team. Jordy de Wijs is replaced by Todd Kane on 46 minute.
- 51' Daniel Barlaser needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 29 Yellow cards this season.
- 52' GOAL! Lyndon Dykes fires home to make it 0-1!
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' Michael Smith is replacing Matty Crooks for the Rotherham United FC side.
- 64' Freddie Ladapo does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 66' What a moment for Freddie Ladapo! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' A change in the Queens Park Rangers FC ranks — Charlie Kelman exits the field as Macauley Bonne enters on 67.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Smith.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Richard Wood.
- 80' Chris Willock is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Thomas at the 80 minute mark.
- 81' Kieran Sadlier is ready to make an impact after coming on for Freddie Ladapo at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' A goal from the England international Michael Smith! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-1!
- Rotherham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 30
- 21
- 15
-
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Jamie Lindsay 59'
-
4
Shaun MacDonald ↓ Lewis Wing 59'
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Kieran Sadlier 81'
-
25
Matty Crooks C ↓ Lewis Wing 59'
- 26
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↓ Richard Wood 46'
- 1
Bench
- 28
-
5
Lewis Wing ↑ 59'
- 27
-
6
Richard Wood ↑ 46'
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 59'
- 11
-
17
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 81'
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 59'
- 9
Coach
Paul Warne
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Sam Field ↓ Chris Willock 80'
- 14
- 25
- 24
- 6
-
5
Jordy de Wijs ↓ Todd Kane 46'
- 4
-
19
George Thomas ↓ Chris Willock 80'
- 13
-
29
Charlie Kelman ↓ Macauley Bonne 67'
- 9
Bench
-
7
Macauley Bonne ↑ 67'
- 1
-
10
Ilias Chair ↑ 80'
- 26
- 37
-
2
Todd Kane ↑ 46'
- 41
- 12
-
21
Chris Willock ↑ 80'
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 3 |
| Jordan Hugill | 3 |
| Semi Ajayi | 2 |
| Ilias Chair | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Chris Willock | 2 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 2 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-04-13
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-04-10
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-04-05
Rotherham United FC
0–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-04-02
Millwall FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-03-20
Bristol City FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-03-16
Rotherham United FC
1–4
Watford FC
L
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-04-13
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-04-05
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-02
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–0
Coventry City FC
W
2021-03-20
Reading FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2021-03-17
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Millwall FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.75
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
53%
Rotherham United FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

