Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Abbas Khan
- Assistant 2 Ceri Williams (Wales)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 14 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rotherham United FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #12 |
| 41 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 11 / 25 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 41 | Scored | 64 |
| 71 | Conceded | 60 |
| -30 | GD | +4 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 22% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rotherham United FC get us underway at New York Stadium.
- 5' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sam Smith suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Hakeem Odoffin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 26' Goal! Lewis Wing scores his 48 goal in 383 matches.
- 28' The whistle greets Kelvin Abrefa as he departs to be replaced by Andre Garcia.
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Cameron Humphreys has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 44' Poor challenge from Andre Garcia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kelvin Ehibhationhan.
- 49' Sam Nombe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
- 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Powell made 341 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' A goal from the England international Hakeem Odoffin! He fires home on 56 to make it 2-1!
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Smith argues furiously but the card stands.
- 61' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a card on 61.
- 65' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Reece James is replaced by Cohen Bramall.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Kelvin Ehibhationhan argues furiously but the card stands.
- 73' David Button is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cameron Dawson on 77.
- 82' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Jonson Clarke-Harris is replaced by Jordan Hugill on 82 minute.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Craig.
- 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Sam Nombe gets a card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Adrian Akande. He replaces Michael Craig on 90 minute.
- 2-1 the final result. Reading FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
-
6
Reece James ↓ Cohen Bramall 65'
- 1
- 12
- 2
- 22
- 9
-
27
Christ Tiehi ↓ Shaun McWilliams 82'
- 24
- 30
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 82'
- 20
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↑ 82'
- 14
-
3
Cohen Bramall ↑ 65'
- 21
- 23
Coach
Steve Evans
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 27
-
2
Kelvin Abrefa ↓ Andre Garcia 28'
-
5
Michael Craig ↓ Adrian Akande 90'
- 24
- 9
- 4
Bench
- 6
- 8
- 26
- 19
-
30
Andre Garcia ↑ 28'
-
37
Adrian Akande ↑ 90'
- 48
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 3 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Lee Peltier | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-10-05
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-09-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-09-21
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-09-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-09-07
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Reading FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Reading FC
59%
Rotherham United FC or Reading FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.