Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

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Rotherham United FC

Wed 3 Mar 2021 · 19:45 UTC Hillsborough Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+7'

R 66' Michael Smith

Kadeem Harris 90' Y

Overview

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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Hillsborough Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Michael Salisbury
Referee Matthew Jones
Referee Michael George
Referee Darren Bond

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

Sheffield Wednesday FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Rotherham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-03-03 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC 2020-10-28 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2019-02-16 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2018-12-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
03 Mar	Rotherham United FC	H	1–2	L
27 Feb	Luton Town FC	A	2–3	L
24 Feb	Brentford FC	A	0–3	L
20 Feb	Birmingham City FC	H	0–1	L
16 Feb	Stoke City FC	A	0–1	L
09 Feb	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	2–0	W

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
09 Feb	Cardiff City FC	H	1–2	L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Hillsborough Stadium as Sheffield Wednesday FC face off against Rotherham United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Sheffield Wednesday FC have won 456 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
10' Viktor Johansson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield Wednesday FC tonight.
15' Ben Wiles has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michael Smith makes it 0-1.
22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
32' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
47' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
52' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield Wednesday FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
66' A moment of madness from Michael Smith on 66 minutes earns him a Red card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
70' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Freddie Ladapo on, Florian Jozefzoon off on 70 minutes.
73' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 73 minute. Adam Reach leaves to be changed by Kadeem Harris.
76' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Ryan John Giles has done his job and it is now time for Trevor Clarke to step up.
80' Izzy Brown gets the nod from Sheffield Wednesday FC. He replaces Callum Paterson and will look to change the dynamic.
82' Matthew Olosunde makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
86' The whistle greets Barry Bannan as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Rhodes.
90' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Sadlier. He replaces Matty Crooks on 90 minute.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Kadeem Harris is booked for Sheffield Wednesday FC — Yellow card on 90.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield Wednesday FC.

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

19
Osaze Urhoghide
45
Elias Kachunga ↑ 73'
9
Jack Marriott ↑ 86'
7
Kadeem Harris ↑ 73'
20
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 86'
8
Joey Pelupessy
24
Izzy Brown ↑ 80'
23
Chey Dunkley
44
Luke Jackson

Coach Darren Moore

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

28
Florian Jozefzoon ↓ Freddie Ladapo 70'
19
Wes Harding
30
Ryan John Giles ↓ Trevor Clarke 76'
5
Lewis Wing
21
Angus MacDonald
8
Ben Wiles
24
Michael Smith
25
Matty Crooks C ↓ Kieran Sadlier 90'
26
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Kieran Sadlier 90'
22
Matthew Olosunde
1
Viktor Johansson

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Michael Smith	3
Lucas Joao	2
Richie Towell	2
Michael Smith	2
Jamie Lindsay	2
Freddie Ladapo	2
Florian Kamberi	1
Ike Ugbo	1

Head to Head

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2021-03-03 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC L 2021-02-27 Luton Town FC 3–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2021-02-24 Brentford FC 3–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2021-02-20 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–1 Birmingham City FC L 2021-02-16 Stoke City FC 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2021-02-09 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W

Rotherham United FC Form

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 2021-02-09 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.21 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.32 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Sheffield Wednesday FC or Rotherham United FC 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield Wednesday FC33% Draw30% Rotherham United FC37%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes52% 0% No48%

Avg goals/match: 2.53

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	72%	28%
± 2.5	46%	54%
± 3.5	25%	75%
± 4.5	12%	88%

Double Chance

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw

63%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

67%

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Rotherham United FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sheffield Wednesday FC24% Draw49% Rotherham United FC27%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.7%

0 – 0

10.1%

0 – 1

9.5%

1 – 0

8.5%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

7.4%

0 – 2

6.8%

2 – 0

5.6%

2 – 2

1 – 3

3.6%

3 – 1

0 – 3

Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC

Handicap	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	18%	68%
-0.5	32%	—	68%
+0.5	62%	—	38%
+1	62%	20%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	11%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

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