Stockport County vs Rotherham United: match statistics
Stockport County exhibits significantly superior form and statistics compared to Rotherham United. The hosts sit 4th in the table with a 46% home win efficacy, while the visitors languish in 22nd place with just 17% wins on the road. Rotherham is on a disastrous run, having lost all of their last 5 matches, scoring only 2 goals while conceding 14. Stockport holds the advantage in all key metrics: higher xG (1.55 vs 0.99), better shot conversion (10% vs 7%), possession dominance (55% vs 41%), and a significantly better goal difference. Furthermore, the guests fail to score in 50% of their away fixtures; combined with Stockport's solid defense (averaging 1.23 goals conceded at home), this gives the hosts a distinct edge. All indicators point towards a confident victory for Stockport County.
Stockport County vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stockport County played against Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Stockport County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rotherham United has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Stockport County scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.20. Rotherham United scores 0.92 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Stockport County's games and 46% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 54%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stockport County has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.15 per game. Stockport County takes 11.9 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Stockport County leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stockport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 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 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% 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 1.00 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
Stockport County exhibits significantly superior form and statistics compared to Rotherham United. The hosts sit 4th in the table with a 46% home win efficacy, while the visitors languish in 22nd place with just 17% wins on the road. Rotherham is on a disastrous run, having lost all of their last 5 matches, scoring only 2 goals while conceding 14. Stockport holds the advantage in all key metrics: higher xG (1.55 vs 0.99), better shot conversion (10% vs 7%), possession dominance (55% vs 41%), and a significantly better goal difference. Furthermore, the guests fail to score in 50% of their away fixtures; combined with Stockport's solid defense (averaging 1.23 goals conceded at home), this gives the hosts a distinct edge. All indicators point towards a confident victory for Stockport County.
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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
| Stockport County | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.31 |
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.
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.
Stockport County is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Stockport County · 0.92 goals / game - Rotherham United
Stockport County is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Stockport County · 1.46 goals / game - Rotherham United
Stockport County scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 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 - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Stockport County · 1.13 pts / game - Rotherham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 48%. 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 29% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Stockport County
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
| Stockport County | Liga | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.56 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Stockport County's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rotherham United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stockport County vs Rotherham United?
The EFL League One match finished Stockport County 3:2 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 Stockport County vs Rotherham United?
Stockport County score 1.36 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 0.92. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Stockport County's matches and 46% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Stockport County and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Stockport County have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rotherham United 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stockport County vs Rotherham United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Stockport County vs Rotherham United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.