Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2018-19

Rotherham United FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Sat 16 Feb 2019 · 13:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Joe Mattock 27' Y

Semi Ajayi 39' Y

Billy Jones 54' Y

Michael Ihiekwe 61' Y

Y 67' George Boyd

Y 90' Fernando Forestieri

R 90' Fernando Forestieri

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 Darren England
Referee Nick Greenhalgh
Referee James Mainwaring
Referee Tony Harrington

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
13	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
14	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
15	Birmingham City FC	0	0
16	Sheffield United FC	0	0
17	Southampton FC	0	0
18	Wrexham AFC	0	0
19	Watford FC	0	0
20	Burnley FC	0	0
21	Cardiff City FC	0	0
22	West Ham United FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-02-16 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2018-12-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Feb	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	2–2	D
12 Feb	Hull City AFC	A	2–2	D
09 Feb	Wigan Athletic FC	H	1–1	D
02 Feb	Millwall FC	A	0–0	D
26 Jan	Leeds United FC	H	1–2	L
19 Jan	Brentford FC	H	2–4	L

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Feb	Rotherham United FC	A	2–2	D
12 Feb	Millwall FC	A	0–0	D
09 Feb	Reading FC	H	0–0	D
02 Feb	Ipswich Town FC	A	1–0	W
27 Jan	Chelsea FC	A	0–3	L
19 Jan	Wigan Athletic FC	H	1–0	W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Sheffield Wednesday FC.
5' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
10' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield Wednesday FC's compact .
15' Sheffield Wednesday FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
20' 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.
25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Mattock.
32' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
35' Fernando Forestieri puts Sheffield Wednesday FC on the lead.
37' What an equalizer from Jon Taylor!
39' A moment of madness from Semi Ajayi on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Forde, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
54' Poor challenge from Billy Jones. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
58' The whistle greets Lucas Joao as he departs to be replaced by Steven Fletcher.
61' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Michael Ihiekwe gets a Yellow card.
63' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Anthony Forde is replaced by Joe Newell on 63 minute.
67' George Boyd is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
74' Richie Towell adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
75' It is a substitution in Sheffield Wednesday FC team. George Boyd is replaced by Rolando Aarons on 75 minute.
79' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Jon Taylor is withdrawn and Ryan Williams gets his opportunity.
84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
90' A stunning finish from Dominic Iorfa — that came from absolutely nowhere!
90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fernando Forestieri.
90' Dominic Iorfa gets the nod from Sheffield Wednesday FC. He replaces Jordan Thorniley and will look to change the dynamic.
2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Michael Smith	3
Lucas Joao	2
Richie Towell	2
Michael Smith	2
Jamie Lindsay	2
Freddie Ladapo	2
Lee Gregory	1
Florian Kamberi	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.48 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.4 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC39% Draw28% Sheffield Wednesday FC33%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 2.88

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	54%	46%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

66%

Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC

61%

Rotherham United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC29% Draw45% Sheffield Wednesday FC26%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.5%

2 – 1

8.3%

1 – 2

7.8%

0 – 0

7.4%

1 – 0

7.4%

0 – 1

6.9%

2 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

Actual

0 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

4.1%

1 – 3

3.7%

3 – 0

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	19%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	18%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	10%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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

Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Clean Sheet