Rotherham United FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — League One .
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Simon Clayton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–7 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rotherham United FC to score. At the same time, Tranmere Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 12' The crowd applauds Kyle Vassell as he leaves the pitch. Chiedozie Ogbene steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Conner Jennings is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Tranmere Rovers FC.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Daniel Iversen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 37' 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.
- 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Tranmere Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jamie Lindsay is hanging Daniel Barlaser on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Richard Wood has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Tranmere Rovers FC's compact .
- 71' 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.
- 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ben Wiles makes it 1-0.
- 75' The whistle greets Paul Mullin as he departs to be replaced by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' A moment of madness from Chiedozie Ogbene on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 89' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Joe Mattock comes on to replace Freddie Ladapo.
- 90' Time for substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC. Sid Nelson is replaced by Calum Woods.
- 90' A moment of madness from Sid Nelson on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Tranmere Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- The points are shared — Rotherham United FC 1-1 Tranmere Rovers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↓ Chiedozie Ogbene 12'
- 6
- 8
- 24
- 1
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Joe Mattock 89'
- 17
- 20
-
11
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 46'
- 22
Bench
- 5
- 30
-
3
Joe Mattock ↑ 89'
- 4
-
19
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 12'
- 33
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 46'
Coach
Paul Warne
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 45
- 8
- 17
-
4
Sid Nelson ↓ Calum Woods 90'
- 5
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 6
Bench
-
2
Calum Woods ↑ 90'
-
18
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy ↑ 75'
- 24
- 19
- 20
- 25
- 29
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stefan Payne | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-08-31
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
D
2019-08-17
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-08-10
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2019-08-03
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-05-05
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-04-27
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2019-08-31
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
D
2019-08-20
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-08-17
Tranmere Rovers FC
5–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-08-10
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-08-03
Tranmere Rovers FC
2–3
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-01-04
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–7
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
59%
Rotherham United FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Tranmere Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

