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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' Jay Rodriguez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Wrexham AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Powell, as he is very good at scoring at Racecourse Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dillon Phillips made 378 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Wrexham AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' Wrexham AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sam Smith on 48.
- 53' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 63' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 63.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Steven Fletcher. He replaces Elliot Lee on 65 minute.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Andre Green. He replaces Jonson Clarke-Harris on 66 minute.
- 71' George Evans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 71 minute.
- 76' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Rotherham United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 87' Wrexham AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jack Marriott is hanging Sam Smith on the field on 87 minute.
- 88' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Rafferty is hanging Joe Powell on the field on 88 minute.
- With this win, Wrexham AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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.