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Shrewsbury Town FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Thu 26 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Montgomery Waters Meadow HT 45' · FT 45'
Shaun Whalley 51' Y
Donald Love 72' Y
Scott Golbourne 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shrewsbury Town FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven Plane
  • Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
  • Referee Marc Edwards
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
3
1
Shrewsbury Town FC 6 games · Avg 1.8 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC 2019-09-21 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC

Recent Form

Shrewsbury Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Rotherham United FC H 1–2 L
21 Dec Blackpool FC A 1–0 W
14 Dec Coventry City FC H 2–1 W
07 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–0 D
23 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 3–4 L
05 Nov Peterborough United FC H 1–0 W
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–1 W
21 Dec Fleetwood Town FC H 2–2 D
14 Dec Southend United FC A 2–2 D
07 Dec Rochdale AFC H 0–1 L
26 Nov Portsmouth FC A 2–3 L
23 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Shrewsbury Town FC is hosting Rotherham United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shrewsbury Town FC that had 329 games and scored 385 goals.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shrewsbury Town FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' Shrewsbury Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
  • 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Mattock suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sam Ricketts might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brad Walker made 115 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Shaun Whalley is booked for Shrewsbury Town FC — Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 60' Joe Mattock has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
  • 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shrewsbury Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 66' What a strike from Aaron Pierre! The score is 1-1.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC. Fejiri Okenabirhie is replaced by Daniel Udoh.
  • 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Donald Love.
  • 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Shrewsbury Town FC! Ryan John Giles comes on to replace Dave Edwards.
  • 82' Rotherham United FC make a change. Chiedozie Ogbene trudges off to be replaced by Kyle Vassell on 82 minutes.
  • 84' Scott Golbourne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 85' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 85 minute. Carlton Morris leaves to be changed by Michael Smith.
  • 86' The Shrewsbury Town FC bench stirs into life. Donald Love is withdrawn and Ro-Shaun Williams gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Joe Mattock exits the field as Richard Wood enters on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shrewsbury Town FC 1-2 Rotherham United FC.

Lineups

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sam Ricketts

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ryan Bowman 1
Jonson Clarke-Harris 1
George Lloyd 1
Hakeem Odoffin 1
John Marquis 1
Taylor Perry 1
Joe Mattock 1
Michael Smith 1

Head to Head

2019-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC 2019-09-21 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town FC Form

2019-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC L 2019-12-21 Blackpool FC 0–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2019-12-14 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Coventry City FC W 2019-12-07 Oxford United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2019-11-23 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-11-05 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Peterborough United FC W

Rotherham United FC Form

2019-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Rotherham United FC W 2019-12-21 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Fleetwood Town FC D 2019-12-14 Southend United FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC D 2019-12-07 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-11-26 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC L 2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Shrewsbury Town FC or Rotherham United FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shrewsbury Town FC35% Draw29% Rotherham United FC36%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
65%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Rotherham United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shrewsbury Town FC26% Draw47% Rotherham United FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC

Handicap Shrewsbury Town FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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