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
Key match information
Peterborough United played Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Current form
Peterborough United: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Rotherham United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Peterborough United scores 1.42 and concedes 1.42 goals per match. Rotherham United scores 0.97 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Peterborough United 53%, Rotherham United 44%. Over 2.5: Peterborough United 56%, Rotherham United 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Peterborough United has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.21. Peterborough United: 12.1 shots per match, Rotherham United: 10.4.
Match halves
Peterborough United: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.83. Rotherham United: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Peterborough United: 76-90+ (13 goals). Rotherham United: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rotherham United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Peterborough United · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Peterborough United · 0.97 goals / match - Rotherham United
Peterborough United scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).
Rotherham United scores in 61% of matches (22 of 36 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Peterborough United
Over / Under - Rotherham United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 31% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 25%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Peterborough United
Rotherham United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Peterborough United 1 - 0 - 0 Rotherham United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.