Stoke City FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Stoke City FC

4 – 1

Full Time

Rotherham United FC

Sat 5 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium 22,601 HT 45' · FT 45'

Ki-Jana Hoever 5' 1–0

Andre Vidigal 45+3' 2–0

3–1 46' Lee Peltier

Jacob Brown 90' 4–1

Y 25' Cohen Bramall

Y 28' Hakeem Odoffin

Jacob Brown 30' Y

Y 45' Sean Morrison

Ben Pearson 45' Y

Y 52' Cafu

YR 69' Cafu

Daniel Johnson 74' Y

Josh Laurent 88' Y

Jordan Thompson 90' Y

Overview

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Stoke City FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee John Busby
Assistant 1 Richard Wild
Assistant 2 Jonathan Hunt

6 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.8 goals/game

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Stoke City FC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Rotherham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-08-05 Stoke City FC 4–1 Rotherham United FC 2022-12-26 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Stoke City FC 2022-10-18 Stoke City FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC 2021-01-19 Rotherham United FC 3–3 Stoke City FC 2020-10-31 Stoke City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Aug	Rotherham United FC	H	4–1	W
08 May	Watford FC	A	0–2	L
29 Apr	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	0–1	L
22 Apr	Cardiff City FC	A	1–1	D
18 Apr	Wigan Athletic FC	H	0–1	L
15 Apr	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–2	L

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Aug	Stoke City FC	A	1–4	L
08 May	Wigan Athletic FC	A	0–0	D
01 May	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–0	W
27 Apr	Cardiff City FC	H	1–2	L
22 Apr	Bristol City FC	A	1–2	L
18 Apr	Burnley FC	H	2–2	D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Stoke City FC

0-15

4/2

16-30

5/3

31-45

4/–

46-60

4/3

61-75

1/3

76+

4/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Stoke City FC

Jack McGlynn	5 G	2 A
Ethan Galbraith	4 G	4 A
Eric Bocat	2 G	2 A
Sam Gallagher	2 G	1 A
Justin Devenny	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' The game is set. Stoke City FC kicks off things out of here…
5' Against the run of play, Ki-Jana Hoever has scored! This game has turned on its head.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
15' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
25' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 25.
28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hakeem Odoffin on 28 minutes.
30' Stoke City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Viktor Johansson, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
45' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Sean Morrison gets a Yellow card.
46' Lee Peltier does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
46' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Sean Morrison is replaced by Lee Peltier on 46 minute.
48' Andre Vidigal adds to his 1 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cafu on 52.
53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andre Vidigal makes no mistake. 3-1!
58' Dexter Lembikisa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Peltier on 58 minute.
63' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Georgie Kelly comes on to replace Jordan Hugill.
68' Cameron Humphreys is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
69' Cafu picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
74' Daniel Johnson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 74.
75' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Ryan Mmaee by Chiquinho on 75 minute.
79' Daniel Johnson is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
79' Jordan Thompson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ben Pearson at the 79 minute mark.
81' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Ben Pearson is withdrawn and Jordan Thompson gets his opportunity.
86' Cafu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Josh Laurent.
90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Thompson.
90' Jacob Brown adds to his 4 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
90' The crowd applauds Daniel Johnson as he leaves the pitch. Sol Sidibe steps in for Stoke City FC.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Stoke City FC 4-1 Rotherham United FC.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 79'
13
Jack Bonham
14
Josh Tymon
23
Luke McNally
20
Chiquinho ↑ 75'
41
David Okagbue
35
Nathan Lowe
18
Wesley ↑ 90'
30
Sol Sidibe ↑ 90'

Coach Alex Neil

Rotherham United FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Matty Crooks	3
Michael Smith	2
Sam Clucas	1
Jacob Brown	1
Richie Towell	1
James McClean	1
Andre Vidigal	1
Tom Ince	1

Head to Head

Stoke City FC Form

2023-08-05 Stoke City FC 4–1 Rotherham United FC W 2023-05-08 Watford FC 2–0 Stoke City FC L 2023-04-29 Stoke City FC 0–1 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2023-04-22 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2023-04-18 Stoke City FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC L 2023-04-15 Stoke City FC 1–2 West Bromwich Albion FC L

Rotherham United FC Form

2023-08-05 Stoke City FC 4–1 Rotherham United FC L 2023-05-08 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2023-05-01 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-04-27 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2023-04-22 Bristol City FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC L 2023-04-18 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Burnley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.65 Stoke City FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.1 Rotherham United FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Stoke City FC49% Draw26% Rotherham United FC25%

Actual: Stoke City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.75

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	76%	24%
± 2.5	51%	49%
± 3.5	30%	70%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw

76%

Draw or Rotherham United FC

51%

Stoke City FC or Rotherham United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Stoke City FC35% Draw46% Rotherham United FC19%

Actual: Stoke City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted

4 – 1

Actual

1 – 1

12.5%

1 – 0

9.7%

2 – 1

9.2%

2 – 0

8.5%

0 – 0

8.3%

1 – 2

6.1%

0 – 1

6.1%

2 – 2

5.1%

3 – 1

5.1%

3 – 0

4.6%

0 – 2

3.8%

3 – 2

2.9%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap	Stoke City FC covers	Push	Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5	11%	—	89%
-2	11%	15%	74%
-1.5	26%	—	74%
-1	26%	22%	51%
-0.5	49%	—	51%
+0.5	76%	—	24%
+1	76%	15%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

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