Rotherham United FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

Rotherham United FC

3 – 3

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Stoke City FC

Tue 19 Jan 2021 · 19:45 UTC New York Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Y 39' Danny Batth

Matty Crooks 81' Y

Matthew Olosunde 90' Y

Overview

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Rotherham United FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Michael Salisbury
Referee Matt Donohue
Referee Paul Hodskinson
Referee Jonathan Hunt

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

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Stoke City FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-01-19 Rotherham United FC 3–3 Stoke City FC 2020-10-31 Stoke City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC 2019-04-13 Stoke City FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC 2018-09-29 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Stoke City FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Jan	Stoke City FC	H	3–3	D
16 Jan	Derby County FC	A	1–0	W
09 Jan	Everton FC	A	1–2	L
29 Dec	Barnsley FC	H	1–2	L
16 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–2	L
12 Dec	Bristol City FC	H	2–0	W

Stoke City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Jan	Rotherham United FC	A	3–3	D
16 Jan	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–1	D
09 Jan	Leicester City FC	H	0–4	L
02 Jan	AFC Bournemouth	H	0–1	L
29 Dec	Nottingham Forest FC	H	1–1	D
26 Dec	Coventry City FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The game is set. Rotherham United FC kicks off things out of here…
5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
14' What composure from Angus MacDonald! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James McClean made 380 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
24' England international Michael Ihiekwe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
31' A goal from the England international Matty Crooks! He fires home on 31 to make it 2-0!
36' Jack Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
39' Danny Batth catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
44' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
49' Stoke City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
51' Michael Smith does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
56' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Stoke City FC's shape.
61' Stoke City FC have won 400 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
62' Danny Batth does the damage! The net is bulging and Stoke City FC surge ahead!
66' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Jacob Brown is replaced by Steven Fletcher on 66 minute.
67' Matty Crooks does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
72' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
73' Stoke City FC make a change. Jordan Thompson trudges off to be replaced by James McClean on 73 minutes.
74' Jack Clarke is replacing Rabbi Matondo for the Stoke City FC side.
75' A goal from the England international Nick Powell! He fires home on 75 to make it 4-2!
80' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Angus MacDonald is withdrawn and Clark Robertson gets his opportunity.
81' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Matty Crooks gets a Yellow card.
83' The whistle greets Daniel Barlaser as he departs to be replaced by Freddie Ladapo.
88' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
89' Michael Smith makes way for George Hirst at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
90' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Matthew Olosunde will be fuming at that decision.
It finishes all square. Rotherham United FC and Stoke City FC share the spoils 3-3.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

19
Wes Harding
21
Angus MacDonald ↓ Clark Robertson 80'
27
Jamal Blackman
6
Richard Wood C
8
Ben Wiles
24
Michael Smith ↓ George Hirst 89'
25
Matty Crooks
20
Michael Ihiekwe
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Freddie Ladapo 83'
16
Jamie Lindsay
22
Matthew Olosunde

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Stoke City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

14
Tommy Smith
9
Sam Vokes
4
Joe Allen ↑ 66'
22
Sam Clucas
11
James McClean ↑ 73'
16
Adam Davies
5
Liam Lindsay
21
Steven Fletcher ↑ 66'
47
Jack Clarke ↑ 74'

Coach Michael O'Neill

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Matty Crooks	3
Michael Smith	2
Bojan	1
Oliver Rathbone	1
Ryan Manning	1
Conor Washington	1
Richie Towell	1
Jordan Thompson	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2021-01-19 Rotherham United FC 3–3 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-16 Derby County FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC W 2021-01-09 Everton FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2020-12-29 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2020-12-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2020-12-12 Rotherham United FC 2–0 Bristol City FC W

Stoke City FC Form

2021-01-19 Rotherham United FC 3–3 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC L 2021-01-02 Stoke City FC 0–1 AFC Bournemouth L 2020-12-29 Stoke City FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D 2020-12-26 Coventry City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.61 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.52 Stoke City FC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Stoke City FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC41% Draw26% Stoke City FC33%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.13

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	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

67%

Draw or Stoke City FC

59%

Rotherham United FC or Stoke City FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC30% Draw43% Stoke City FC27%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted

3 – 3

Actual

1 – 1

11.6%

2 – 1

8.3%

1 – 2

7.8%

1 – 0

6.3%

2 – 2

6.3%

0 – 0

0 – 1

5.9%

2 – 0

5.6%

0 – 2

3 – 1

4.4%

1 – 3

3 – 2

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Stoke City FC covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	12%	80%
-1.5	20%	—	80%
-1	20%	19%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	18%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

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