Blackpool vs Rotherham United: match statistics
Blackpool vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Blackpool has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Rotherham United has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.36. Rotherham United scores 1.00 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Blackpool's games and 50% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 55%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Blackpool has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 1.15 per game. Blackpool takes 10.2 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Rotherham United, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackpool | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blackpool is 900% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Blackpool · 0.2 pts / game - Rotherham United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Blackpool is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Blackpool · 1 goals / game - Rotherham United
Blackpool scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackpool
Over / Under - Rotherham United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackpool is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.18 pts / game - Rotherham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -8 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackpool
Rotherham United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Blackpool | Liga | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 69% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackpool's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rotherham United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Rotherham United?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 4:0 Rotherham United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackpool vs Rotherham United?
Blackpool score 1.14 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 1.00. The EFL League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Blackpool's matches and 50% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Blackpool and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Rotherham United 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Rotherham United?
The statistical background for Blackpool vs Rotherham United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.