Peterborough United vs Rotherham United: match statistics
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the host, evidenced by a +8 goal difference in home matches and an average of 1.76 goals per game. Rotherham United presents very poor away form with a 71% loss rate and a mere 0.76 goals scored on average per away game. The visitors fail to score in 53% of their road matches, which, coupled with the hosts' solid offense (4.59 shots on target per game), gives Peterborough the upper hand. Even though both teams have struggled in their last five matches, the hosts have won 41% of their home fixtures this season, while Rotherham has triumphed in only 18% of their away games. The gap in average xG (1.49 for Peterborough vs 1.06 for Rotherham) and ball possession (57% vs 42%) additionally cements the hosts' edge, and they should capitalize on the visitors' defensive frailties.
Peterborough United vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Peterborough United played against Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
Peterborough United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Rotherham United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Peterborough United scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.42. Rotherham United scores 0.97 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Peterborough United's games and 44% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 53%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Peterborough United has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.21 per game. Peterborough United takes 12.1 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Peterborough United leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Peterborough United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Rotherham United, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Peterborough United holds a clear advantage as the host, evidenced by a +8 goal difference in home matches and an average of 1.76 goals per game. Rotherham United presents very poor away form with a 71% loss rate and a mere 0.76 goals scored on average per away game. The visitors fail to score in 53% of their road matches, which, coupled with the hosts' solid offense (4.59 shots on target per game), gives Peterborough the upper hand. Even though both teams have struggled in their last five matches, the hosts have won 41% of their home fixtures this season, while Rotherham has triumphed in only 18% of their away games. The gap in average xG (1.49 for Peterborough vs 1.06 for Rotherham) and ball possession (57% vs 42%) additionally cements the hosts' edge, and they should capitalize on the visitors' defensive frailties.
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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
| Peterborough United | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
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.
Rotherham United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Peterborough United · 1 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.
Peterborough United is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Peterborough United · 0.97 goals / game - Rotherham United
Peterborough United scores in 75% of games (27 of 36 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 61% of games (22 of 36 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 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 - Peterborough United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 31% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Peterborough United
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
| Peterborough United | Liga | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 52% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Peterborough United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rotherham United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterborough United vs Rotherham United?
The EFL League One match finished Peterborough United 5:0 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 Peterborough United vs Rotherham United?
Peterborough United score 1.42 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 0.97. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Peterborough United's matches and 44% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Peterborough United and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Peterborough United have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Rotherham United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterborough United vs Rotherham United?
The statistical background for Peterborough United 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.