This campaign has been strenuous for Rotherham United up to now, while Blackburn Rovers have enjoyed many victories. Will the highest placed get another notch in their belt at AESSEAL New York Stadium?
- Rotherham United is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Blackburn Rovers have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
This promises to be an engrossing fixture with lots of action and excitement as both squads are well recovered since they last saw competitive action. Get this show on the road!
Rotherham United form and stats
The story so far in the Championship for Rotherham United at their home stadium (AESSEAL New York Stadium) is 4 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats.
Rotherham United haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 199 minutes ago. Washington scored that one.
The regulars hope that Rotherham United will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-4 away loss in the FA Cup fixture against Ipswich Town.
Heartbreak before that as Rotherham United lost 0-3 at Millwall's place.The Rotherham fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 20 goals in 12 league matches. Rotherham United's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 17 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Blackburn Rovers form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Championship travels is 5 wins, 0 draws and 8 defeats.
Two away matches in a row for Blackburn Rovers, whose coach Tomasson could celebrate last time after the FA Cup win against Norwich City.
Before that, Blackburn Rovers secured a home win against Cardiff City with the score 1-0.The attacking power of Blackburn when travelling is not overwhelming with 10 goals scored from 13 league matches away. 17 goals have been conceded by Blackburn Rovers in these games.
Head 2 Head
Blackburn Rovers - Rotherham United 3-0 was the result in these sides' previous H2H game, earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Rotherham United one win, four draws and Blackburn Rovers five victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  B. Brereton 9 goals |   C. Ogbene 6 goals |  R. Wood 4 goals |
Rotherham United missing players
Blackburn Rovers missing players
| Rotherham United | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 12 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 13 | 26 |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 28 | 20 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 30 |
| 39 | 17 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 17 | 30 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 81% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 62% | 65% |
| 50% | 58% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 46% | 50% |
| 23% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 8% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 46% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 15% | 31% |
| 27% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 31% | 38% |
| 35% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 54% | 31% |
| 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3 | 3.8 |
| 6.6 | 5.3 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.3 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8.1 | 11.2 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 7.4 | 9.3 |
| 2.7 | 3.9 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| 40% | 43% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 31% | 37% |
| 15 | 11.7 | 13.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13.7 | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| 5.3 | 4.3 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
- All of Rotherham United's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Blackburn Rovers have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Blackburn Rovers have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Blackburn Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Rotherham United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rotherham United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (9) in Championship
- Rotherham United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Rotherham United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Rotherham United is in the worst form (0-2-4)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Burnley | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 52 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 27 | 56 |
| 2 | Sheffield United | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 51 |
| 3 | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 42 |
| 4 | Watford | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 40 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 41 | 33 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 39 |
| 6 | Millwall | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton Town | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 39 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 38 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 38 |
| 10 | Preston North End | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | -2 | 37 |
| 11 | Norwich City | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 36 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -3 | 36 |
| 13 | Reading | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 24 | -7 | 36 |
| 14 | Coventry City | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 35 |
| 15 | Swansea City | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 35 |
| 16 | Hull City | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 42 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 20 | -10 | 33 |
| 17 | Birmingham City | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -2 | 32 |
| 18 | Stoke City | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -6 | 30 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 29 |
| 20 | Cardiff City | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18 | -9 | 28 |
| 21 | Rotherham United | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Blackpool | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -10 | 26 |
| 23 | Huddersfield Town | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 24 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -8 | 25 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 46 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -20 | 24 |
