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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' What a night it is going to be! Wrexham AFC welcome Rotherham United FC for this crunch clash at Racecourse Ground.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Joshua Kayode has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Dillon Phillips is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' A goal from the England international Sam Smith! He fires home on 48 to make it 1-0!
- 53' Wrexham AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' A quiet spell here at Racecourse Ground. Wrexham AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' Wrexham AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
- 65' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Elliot Lee is replaced by Steven Fletcher on 65 minute.
- 66' Andre Green is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonson Clarke-Harris at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for George Evans. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 71 minute.
- 76' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 81' Poor challenge from Mallik Wilks. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 87' Jack Marriott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Smith on 87 minute.
- 88' Joe Powell makes way for Joe Rafferty at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 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.