Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Rotherham United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Sat 2 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 66' Ike Ugbo
Hakeem Odoffin 35' Y
Y 55' Ike Ugbo
Y 88' Michael Smith

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Webb
  • Assistant 1 Rob Smith
  • Assistant 2 Jonathan Hunt

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

3
2
3
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-02 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2023-10-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC 2022-02-13 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC 2021-08-21 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2021-03-03 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Sheffield Wednesday FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at New York Stadium as Rotherham United FC face off against Sheffield Wednesday FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Rotherham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their 3-1-4-2 trying to find a way past Sheffield Wednesday FC's compact 5-4-1.
  • 20' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Sheffield Wednesday FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 30' Sheffield Wednesday FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Hakeem Odoffin argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 40' Ike Ugbo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield Wednesday FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Jamie Lindsay comes on to replace Lee Peltier.
  • 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ike Ugbo.
  • 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hakeem Odoffin, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 11 goals in the last 11 games.
  • 63' Sheffield Wednesday FC make a change. Will Vaulks trudges off to be replaced by Michael Smith on 63 minutes.
  • 66' The deadlock is broken! Ike Ugbo gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Tom Eaves is replaced by Jordan Hugill.
  • 67' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Sam Nombe has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Wyke to step up.
  • 72' 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.
  • 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leam Richardson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Bambo Diaby comes on to replace Anthony Musaba.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Arvin Appiah. He replaces Sam Clucas on 81 minute.
  • 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Sheffield Wednesday FC player. Michael Smith gets a card.
  • 90' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Ike Ugbo is withdrawn and Mallik Wilks gets his opportunity.
  • Sheffield Wednesday FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leam Richardson

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Röhl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michael Smith 3
Jamie Lindsay 2
Freddie Ladapo 2
Lucas Joao 2
Richie Towell 2
Michael Smith 2
Jon Taylor 1
Daniel Barlaser 1

Head to Head

2024-03-02 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2023-10-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC 2022-02-13 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC 2021-08-21 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2021-03-03 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC

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

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC30% Draw31% Sheffield Wednesday FC39%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
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

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC22% Draw53% Sheffield Wednesday FC25%
Actual: 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.