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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

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

3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 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

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

25% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Stoke City FC

0-15

4/1

16-30

4/3

31-45

2/–

46-60

1/2

61-75

–/2

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Stoke City FC

Ethan Galbraith	4 G	1 A
Eric Bocat	2 G	2 A
Sam Gallagher	2 G	1 A
Justin Devenny	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' Rotherham United FC have kicked off against Stoke City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
14' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Angus MacDonald makes no mistake. 1-0!
19' Stoke City 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.
24' 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.
29' Stoke City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
31' What composure from Matty Crooks! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
36' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stoke City FC backline.
39' Stoke City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
44' Jack Clarke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
49' Jordan Thompson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 52 cards already picked up this season.
51' Michael Smith doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
56' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Jordan Cousins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
61' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
62' Danny Batth adds to his 0 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
66' The crowd applauds Jacob Brown as he leaves the pitch. Steven Fletcher steps in for Stoke City FC.
67' Matty Crooks doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
72' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
73' Stoke City FC make a change. Jordan Thompson trudges off to be replaced by James McClean on 73 minutes.
74' A tactical swap from Stoke City FC — Jack Clarke on, Rabbi Matondo off on 74 minutes.
75' What a moment for Nick Powell! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
80' The supporters are chanting for Clark Robertson. He replaces Angus MacDonald on 80 minute.
81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matty Crooks on 81 minutes.
83' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Daniel Barlaser by Freddie Ladapo on 83 minute.
88' Rhys Norrington-Davies, a Wales defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
89' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Michael Smith is replaced by George Hirst on 89 minute.
90' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
The final score is 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
Richie Towell	1
Jordan Thompson	1
Tyrese Campbell	1
Lee Peltier	1
Sam Vokes	1
Lee Peltier	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.