Swansea City AFC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swansea City AFC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Liberty Stadium.
- Swansea City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee John Flynn
- Referee Keith Stroud
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 16 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Swansea City AFC host Rotherham United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Swansea City AFC that had 383 games and scored 472 goals.
- 10' What a strike from Michael Ihiekwe! The score is 0-1.
- 13' Semi Ajayi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
- 18' Will Vaulks has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Swansea City AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Swansea City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oliver McBurnie makes it 1-1.
- 38' Rotherham United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Matty Crooks on 38.
- 43' Kyle Naughton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Swansea City AFC tonight.
- 46' A change in the Swansea City AFC ranks — Jay Fulton exits the field as George Byers enters on 46.
- 50' What a moment for Barry McKay! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' The crowd applauds Semi Ajayi as he leaves the pitch. Richie Towell steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 69' The Scotland George Byers breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 3-2!
- 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Joe Rodon. He replaces Barry McKay on 75 minute.
- 79' What a strike from Oliver McBurnie! The score is 4-2.
- 79' Ryan Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jon Taylor on 79 minute.
- 82' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Wiles is hanging Matty Crooks on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' The Wales Will Vaulks breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 4-3!
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Fresh legs for Swansea City AFC! Courtney Baker-Richardson comes on to replace Wayne Routledge.
- With this win, Swansea City AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 17
- 9
-
27
Jay Fulton ↓ George Byers 46'
- 21
- 26
- 5
- 15
- 20
- 23
-
19
Barrie McKay ↓ Joe Rodon 75'
Bench
- 16
-
22
Joe Rodon ↑ 75'
-
28
George Byers ↑ 46'
- 12
- 46
- 24
- 13
Coach
Graham Potter
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
-
5
Semi Ajayi ↓ Richie Towell 57'
- 7
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Ryan Williams 79'
- 24
-
17
Matty Crooks ↓ Ben Wiles 82'
- 20
Bench
- 19
- 12
- 6
-
13
Richie Towell ↑ 57'
- 22
-
23
Ryan Williams ↑ 79'
-
25
Ben Wiles ↑ 82'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver McBurnie | 3 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 2 |
| Matt Grimes | 2 |
| Ryan Manning | 2 |
| Harry Darling | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Swansea City AFC Form
2019-04-19
Swansea City AFC
4–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-04-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2019-04-09
Swansea City AFC
3–1
Stoke City FC
W
2019-04-06
Swansea City AFC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-04-02
Swansea City AFC
3–0
Brentford FC
W
2019-03-30
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-04-19
Swansea City AFC
4–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-04-13
Stoke City FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-04-10
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
L
2019-04-06
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2019-03-30
Derby County FC
6–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-03-16
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28
Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Swansea City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Swansea City AFC or Draw
75%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
46%
Swansea City AFC or Rotherham United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC
| Handicap | Swansea City AFC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.