Rotherham United FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Watford FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 46 games · 57 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Tony Harrington
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Watford FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rotherham United FC launch into their encounter with Watford FC.
- 5' Ismaila Sarr has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Francisco Sierralta makes it 0-1.
- 14' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 24' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 26' What a moment for Ismaila Sarr! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' A goal from the Sweden international Ken Sema! He fires home on 39 to make it 0-3!
- 44' 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.
- 49' Spain international Femenia Far has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' Andre Gray has so much to prove this time. He replaces Femenia Far on 53 minute.
- 55' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Ben Wiles has done his job and it is now time for Wes Harding to step up.
- 60' Michael Smith is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact .
- 67' Dan Gosling has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathaniel Chalobah on 67 minute.
- 68' Freddie Ladapo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
- 68' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Philip Zinckernagel exits the field as Carlos Sanchez enters on 68.
- 69' A goal from the England international Dan Gosling! He fires home on 69 to make it 1-4!
- 72' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Matthew Olosunde exits the field as Ryan John Giles enters on 72.
- 73' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Shaun MacDonald departs to be replaced by Kieran Sadlier.
- 78' Daniel Barlaser is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Watford FC so far.
- 79' Freddie Ladapo makes way for George Hirst at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 80' The whistle greets Will Hughes as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Success.
- 85' Will Hughes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Another three points for Watford FC.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 27
- 6
-
8
Ben Wiles ↓ Wes Harding 55'
- 24
- 4
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↓ George Hirst 79'
- 25
- 20
- 26
- 22
Bench
-
28
Florian Jozefzoon ↑ 79'
-
19
Wes Harding ↑ 55'
-
30
Ryan John Giles ↑ 72'
-
17
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 73'
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 79'
- 34
- 1
- 35
Coach
Paul Warne
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 12
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Isaac Success 80'
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Andre Gray 53'
- 14
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↓ Jeremy Ngakia 53'
- 5
- 31
- 26
- 10
- 7
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 53'
-
22
Isaac Success ↑ 80'
-
16
Dan Gosling ↑ 67'
- 17
-
28
Carlos Sanchez ↑ 68'
-
3
Jeremy Ngakia ↑ 53'
- 44
Coach
Xisco Munoz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mileta Rajovic | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 1 |
| Edo Kayembe | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 1 |
| Ken Sema | 1 |
| Dan Gosling | 1 |
| Yaser Asprilla | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-03-16
Rotherham United FC
1–4
Watford FC
L
2021-03-03
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-02-27
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Reading FC
L
2021-02-23
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2021-02-20
Norwich City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-02-17
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Watford FC
79%
Rotherham United FC or Watford FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 1
9.8%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 3
6%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.1%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 23% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.