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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' That's the starting whistle at Racecourse Ground. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wrexham AFC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wrexham AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Wrexham AFC is showing some good football. However, Wrexham AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Arthur Okonkwo, a England goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rotherham United FC that had 357 games and scored 375 goals.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonson Clarke-Harris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wrexham AFC.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wrexham AFC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' Assisted by Jay Rodriguez with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Smith makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 53' Jack Holmes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' Wrexham AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' Another substitution for Wrexham AFC to replace Elliot Lee by Steven Fletcher on 65 minute.
- 66' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Jonson Clarke-Harris exits the field as Andre Green enters on 66.
- 71' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Oliver Rathbone is replaced by George Evans on 71 minute.
- 76' England international Dillon Phillips has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 81' Mallik Wilks was booked on 81.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 87' Time for substitution for Wrexham AFC. Sam Smith is replaced by Jack Marriott.
- 88' Rotherham United FC make a change. Joe Powell trudges off to be replaced by Joe Rafferty on 88 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rotherham United FC.
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.