Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Webb
- Assistant 1 Rob Smith
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Hunt
3 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | Watford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Sheffield Wednesday FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Shane Ferguson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 20' Sheffield Wednesday FC have won 470 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The referee has no hesitation. Hakeem Odoffin is booked for Rotherham United FC — card on 35.
- 40' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mallik Wilks made 242 appearances and scored 59 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 50' Akin Famewo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' Rotherham United FC make a change. Lee Peltier trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Lindsay on 53 minutes.
- 55' Sheffield Wednesday FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Will Vaulks is replaced by Michael Smith.
- 66' Sheffield Wednesday FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ike Ugbo on 66.
- 66' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 66 minute. Tom Eaves leaves to be changed by Jordan Hugill.
- 67' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Sam Nombe is replaced by Charlie Wyke on 67 minute.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' The crowd applauds Anthony Musaba as he leaves the pitch. Bambo Diaby steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 81' Rotherham United FC make a change. Sam Clucas trudges off to be replaced by Arvin Appiah on 81 minutes.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Röhl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 88' Sheffield Wednesday FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Another substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC to replace Ike Ugbo by Mallik Wilks on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Rotherham United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 12
-
29
Sam Nombe ↓ Charlie Wyke 67'
-
8
Sam Clucas ↓ Arvin Appiah 81'
-
17
Shane Ferguson ↓ Cafu 66'
-
21
Lee Peltier ↓ Jamie Lindsay 53'
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Jordan Hugill 66'
- 22
- 27
- 24
- 1
- 40
Bench
-
30
Arvin Appiah ↑ 81'
-
14
Charlie Wyke ↑ 67'
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 66'
- 26
-
7
Cafu ↑ 66'
- 38
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 53'
Coach
Leam Richardson
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 18
-
4
Will Vaulks ↓ Michael Smith 63'
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↓ Mallik Wilks 90'
- 20
- 23
- 14
-
45
Anthony Musaba ↓ Bambo Diaby 80'
- 26
-
36
Ian Poveda ↓ Djeidi Gassama 63'
Bench
- 33
- 1
-
6
Dominic Iorfa ↑ 63'
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↑ 90'
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 63'
- 44
-
5
Bambo Diaby ↑ 80'
-
41
Djeidi Gassama ↑ 63'
- 42
Coach
Danny Röhl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 3 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Richie Towell | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Jamie Lindsay | 2 |
| Matthew Olosunde | 1 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-03-02
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2024-02-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-02-20
Ipswich Town FC
4–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-02-17
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Watford FC
L
2024-02-13
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Hull City AFC
L
2024-02-10
Leeds United FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
L
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2024-03-02
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-02-24
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–1
Bristol City FC
W
2024-02-17
Millwall FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-02-13
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2024-02-09
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-02-06
Coventry City FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
70%
Rotherham United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

