Rotherham United FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2022-23

Rotherham United FC

2 – 1

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Sunderland AFC

Tue 21 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Jordan Hugill 37' Y

Y 40' Dennis Cirken

Conor Coventry 82' Y

Overview

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Rotherham United FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

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 7 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sunderland AFC

Last 5 meetings

2023-02-21 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC 2022-08-31 Sunderland AFC 3–0 Rotherham United FC 2022-04-26 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Rotherham United FC 2021-10-30 Rotherham United FC 5–1 Sunderland AFC 2019-09-17 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Feb	Sunderland AFC	H	2–1	W
18 Feb	Coventry City FC	H	0–2	L
14 Feb	Reading FC	A	1–2	L
11 Feb	Blackpool FC	A	0–0	D
04 Feb	Sheffield United FC	H	0–0	D
21 Jan	Watford FC	A	1–1	D

Sunderland AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Feb	Rotherham United FC	A	1–2	L
18 Feb	Bristol City FC	H	1–1	D
14 Feb	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	3–0	W
11 Feb	Reading FC	H	1–0	W
08 Feb	Fulham FC	H	2–3	L
04 Feb	Millwall FC	A	1–1	D

Key Stats

86% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at New York Stadium as Rotherham United FC face off against Sunderland AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shane Ferguson, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
15' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
19' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oliver Rathbone makes it 1-0.
24' Costa Rica international Jewison Bennette has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
29' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
37' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Hugill is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 37.
40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dennis Cirken on 40.
45' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Wes Harding on, Grant Hall off on 45 minutes.
50' 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.
55' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
56' Shane Ferguson adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
61' Joe Gelhardt has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
62' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Edouard Michut exits the field as Patrick Roberts enters on 62.
63' Ajibola Alese is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dennis Cirken at the 63 minute mark.
64' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Shane Ferguson has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Lindsay to step up.
69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
77' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Oliver Rathbone is withdrawn and Conor Washington gets his opportunity.
79' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Lee Peltier has done his job and it is now time for Hakeem Odoffin to step up.
82' A moment of madness from Conor Coventry on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
85' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Jack Clarke has done his job and it is now time for Jewison Bennette to step up.
90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Sunderland AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
2-1 the final result. Sunderland AFC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Conor Coventry
17
Shane Ferguson ↓ Jamie Lindsay 64'
21
Lee Peltier ↓ Hakeem Odoffin 79'
20
Grant Hall ↓ Wes Harding 45'
10
Jordan Hugill ↓ Georgie Kelly 79'
7
Tariqe Fosu
18
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Conor Washington 77'
11
Chiedozie Ogbene
24
Cameron Humphreys
1
Viktor Johansson
29
Leo Fuhr Hjelde

Bench

2
Wes Harding ↑ 45'
14
Conor Washington ↑ 77'
22
Hakeem Odoffin ↑ 79'
31
Josh Vickers
12
Georgie Kelly ↑ 79'
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 64'
3
Cohen Bramall

Coach Matt Taylor

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

12
Alex Bass
10
Patrick Roberts ↑ 62'
32
Trai Hume ↑ 63'
42
Ajibola Alese ↑ 63'
17
Abdoullah Ba ↑ 85'
19
Jewison Bennette ↑ 85'
39
Pierre Ekwah

Coach Tony Mowbray

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ross Stewart	4
Freddie Ladapo	2
Michael Ihiekwe	2
Jack Clarke	2
Jobe Bellingham	2
Michael Smith	2
Sam Clucas	1
Michael Ihiekwe	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2023-02-21 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC W 2023-02-18 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Coventry City FC L 2023-02-14 Reading FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2023-02-11 Blackpool FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2023-02-04 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Sheffield United FC D 2023-01-21 Watford FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D

Sunderland AFC Form

2023-02-21 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2023-02-18 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Bristol City FC D 2023-02-14 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–3 Sunderland AFC W 2023-02-11 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Reading FC W 2023-02-08 Sunderland AFC 2–3 Fulham FC L 2023-02-04 Millwall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.32 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.26 Sunderland AFC xG

I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Sunderland AFC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC42% Draw28% Sunderland AFC30%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 2.58

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	73%	27%
± 2.5	47%	53%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Sunderland AFC

58%

Rotherham United FC or Sunderland AFC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC27% Draw48% Sunderland AFC25%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.6%

0 – 0

9.7%

1 – 0

0 – 1

8.5%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

7.6%

2 – 0

6.5%

0 – 2

5.8%

2 – 2

5.1%

3 – 1

3.6%

1 – 3

3.2%

3 – 0

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	11%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	20%	63%
-0.5	37%	—	63%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	19%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

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