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 0 games · 0 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

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
13	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
14	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
15	Birmingham City FC	0	0
16	Sheffield United FC	0	0
17	Southampton FC	0	0
18	Wrexham AFC	0	0
19	Watford FC	0	0
20	Burnley FC	0	0
21	Cardiff City FC	0	0
22	West Ham United FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

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

0% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Stoke City FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/1

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/1

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Stoke City FC and Rotherham United FC get this one started.
5' Ki-Jana Hoever makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Stoke City FC are in front.
10' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
20' Georgie Kelly, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
25' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Cohen Bramall.
28' Hakeem Odoffin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jacob Brown.
35' 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.
40' Cameron Humphreys has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
45' The referee has no hesitation. Sean Morrison is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 45.
46' A goal from the England international Lee Peltier! He fires home on 46 to make it 1-1!
46' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Sean Morrison has done his job and it is now time for Lee Peltier to step up.
48' Andre Vidigal adds to his 0 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
52' Cafu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
53' Andre Vidigal adds to his 0 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
58' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Lee Peltier departs to be replaced by Dexter Lembikisa.
63' Jordan Hugill makes way for Georgie Kelly at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
69' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Cafu.
74' Daniel Johnson is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
75' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Ryan Mmaee has done his job and it is now time for Chiquinho to step up.
79' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Daniel Johnson gets a Yellow card.
79' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Ben Pearson is replaced by Jordan Thompson on 79 minute.
81' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Ben Pearson is replaced by Jordan Thompson on 81 minute.
86' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
88' Poor challenge from Josh Laurent. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
90' Stoke City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
90' What a moment for Jacob Brown! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
90' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 90 minute. Daniel Johnson leaves to be changed by Sol Sidibe.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 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
Lee Peltier	1
Sam Vokes	1
Lee Peltier	1
Ryan Manning	1
Sam Clucas	1
Jacob Brown	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.