Wrexham AFC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Assistant 1 Rob Hyde (England)
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Hunt
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Mansfield Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rotherham United FC gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wrexham AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dillon Phillips is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 40' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 48' Against the run of play, Sam Smith has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' The 24-year-old Arthur Okonkwo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' Wrexham AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 65' A change in the Wrexham AFC ranks — Elliot Lee exits the field as Steven Fletcher enters on 65.
- 66' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Jonson Clarke-Harris exits the field as Andre Green enters on 66.
- 71' George Evans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Rathbone at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a card on 81.
- 86' Ryan Longman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' Sam Smith makes way for Jack Marriott at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wrexham AFC.
- 88' Rotherham United FC make a change. Joe Powell trudges off to be replaced by Joe Rafferty on 88 minutes.
- Another three points for Wrexham AFC.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
-
16
Jay Rodriguez ↓ James McClean 65'
- 5
-
28
Sam Smith ↓ Jack Marriott 87'
-
20
Oliver Rathbone ↓ George Evans 71'
-
38
Elliot Lee ↓ Steven Fletcher 65'
- 6
- 4
- 47
- 1
- 23
Bench
-
7
James McClean ↑ 65'
-
12
George Evans ↑ 71'
-
11
Jack Marriott ↑ 87'
- 24
-
26
Steven Fletcher ↑ 65'
- 21
- 29
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
7
Joe Powell ↓ Joe Rafferty 88'
- 6
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Jack Holmes 87'
- 20
- 17
- 22
- 9
- 24
-
15
Louie Sibley ↓ Joshua Kayode 66'
- 25
Bench
-
11
Andre Green ↑ 66'
- 1
- 10
-
2
Joe Rafferty ↑ 88'
-
28
Joshua Kayode ↑ 66'
- 35
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 87'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Mullin | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-03-08
Wrexham AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-03-04
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
W
2025-03-01
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-02-22
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Barnsley FC
L
2025-02-15
Reading FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-02-11
Blackpool FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
79%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
51%
Wrexham AFC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.