Rotherham United vs Salford City: match statistics
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Rotherham United vs Salford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rotherham United plays Salford City in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Recent form
Rotherham United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Salford City has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rotherham United scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.40. Salford City scores 0.80 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Rotherham United's games and 40% of Salford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.31 per game. Rotherham United takes 12.6 shots per game, while Salford City takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Rotherham United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Salford City leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rotherham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Salford City, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Rotherham United | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 23% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.22 |
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.
Salford City is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.2 pts / game - Salford City
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.
Rotherham United is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Rotherham United · 0.8 goals / game - Salford City
Salford City is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.2 goals / game - Salford City
Rotherham United scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Salford City scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Rotherham United
Over / Under - Salford City
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.
Rotherham United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Rotherham United · 0.6 pts / game - Salford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Salford City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Rotherham United
Salford City
* 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 Two).
Teams vs league
| Rotherham United | Liga | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.60 | 2.67 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Rotherham United and Salford City play?
Rotherham United face Salford City on September 12, 2026 in EFL League Two at AESSEAL New York Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rotherham United vs Salford City?
Rotherham United score 1.20 goals per game on average and Salford City 0.80. The EFL League Two average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Rotherham United's matches and 40% of Salford City's.
What form are Rotherham United and Salford City in?
Over the last 5 games Rotherham United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Salford City 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rotherham United vs Salford City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.