Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

League One · 2019-20
Southend United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Sat 14 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Roots Hall Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Daniel Barlaser
Y 42' Michael Smith
Y 48' Chiedozie Ogbene
Y 80' Michael Ihiekwe
Brandon Goodship 80' Y
Y 80' Clark Robertson

Overview

Match Preview

Southend United FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Charles Breakspear
  • Referee Marc Wilson
  • Referee G. Read
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
Southend United FC 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-14 Southend United FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Southend United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Rotherham United FC H 2–2 D
07 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 2–4 L
03 Dec Burton Albion FC A 1–1 D
23 Nov Oxford United FC H 0–4 L
05 Nov Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L
02 Nov Sunderland AFC A 0–1 L
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
16 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W
02 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Southend United FC and Rotherham United FC is underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Milligan, as he is very good at scoring at Roots Hall Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sol Campbell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Southend United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Brilliant from the ! Robert Kiernan makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 30.
  • 35' Freddie Ladapo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Daniel Barlaser picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 42' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 47' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 48' The referee calls foul for Chiedozie Ogbene. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 49' Goal! Jason Demetriou scores his 6 goal in 89 matches.
  • 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Mantom makes it 3-0.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 60' Freddie Ladapo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
  • 65' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 70' 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.
  • 75' Isaac Hutchinson gets the nod from Southend United FC. He replaces Sam Mantom and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Michael Smith is replaced by Carlton Morris on 77 minute.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Ihiekwe is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 80.
  • 83' Southend United FC make a change. Stephen McLaughlin trudges off to be replaced by Simon Cox on 83 minutes.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Southend United FC! Layton Ndukwu comes on to replace Brandon Goodship.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Southend United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sol Campbell

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Freddie Ladapo 1
Jason Demetriou 1
Robert Kiernan 1
Sam Mantom 1

Head to Head

2019-12-14 Southend United FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC

Southend United FC Form

2019-12-14 Southend United FC 2–2 Rotherham United FC D 2019-12-07 Bristol Rovers FC 4–2 Southend United FC L 2019-12-03 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Southend United FC D 2019-11-23 Southend United FC 0–4 Oxford United FC L 2019-11-05 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Southend United FC L 2019-11-02 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Southend United FC L

Rotherham United FC Form

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 2019-11-16 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2019-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–3 Rotherham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55 Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Southend United FC or Rotherham United FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Southend United FC35% Draw26% Rotherham United FC39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Southend United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
65%
Southend United FC or Rotherham United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southend United FC26% Draw42% Rotherham United FC32%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Southend United FC

Handicap Southend United FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 19% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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