Stevenage v Rotherham result
Team pages: Stevenage · Rotherham
The model’s pre-match pick
Stevenage 1–0 Rotherham — Stevenage won this League One match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Draw.
The result
Stevenage beat Rotherham 1–0 in League One on Saturday 9 August. Stevenage are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
Stevenage led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Stevenage: Jamie Reid (40’, assisted by Dan Butler).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s one key moment (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Jamie Reid’s goal on 40 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Stevenage 2.15, Rotherham 0.04, from 11 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
J. Durkin showed five yellow cards — against 5.3 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Stevenage: Daniel Kemp (8’), Charles Goode (68’) and Daniel Phillips (87’); Rotherham: Joe Rafferty (35’) and Sean Raggett (48’).
What it changes
Stevenage move down from first to fourth (two league matches played). Stevenage have scored 49 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Stevenage have conceded 46 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Rotherham move down from fifth to 13th (shared) (two league matches played). Rotherham have scored 41 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Rotherham have conceded 71 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Dan Butler (Stevenage) 8.3, Jamie Reid (Stevenage) 6.5 and Jordan Houghton (Stevenage) 4.6 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Stevenage or the draw, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 76.5% of the time in the last 90 days (1348 of 1761).
Next up
Stevenage next host Mansfield Town on 14 November 2026.
Rotherham next host Crawley Town on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Stevenage: Stevenage v Mansfield Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Rotherham: Rotherham v Crawley Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Stevenage 1–0 Rotherham · League One
- Referee: J. Durkin
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 2): Stevenage 0 · draws 1 · Rotherham 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Stevenage 2W 2D 1L · Rotherham 2W 2D 1L
Stevenage 1–0 Rotherham (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 August 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Stevenage for / against | Line | Rotherham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.83 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.29 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9 for · 10.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 18 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.33 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.71 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14 for · 11.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.86 for · 11.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 0.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.29 for · 2 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: J. Durkin.
Stevenage
Stevenage Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 89.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 | — |
| L. James-Wildin n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.4 | — |
| C. Goode n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 1.4 | — |
| D. Butler n 8 | 86.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | — |
| H. White n 8 | 81.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. James-Wildin n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 89.6 | 1.8 |
| C. Goode n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 86.8 | 1.4 |
| H. White n 8 | 81.8 | 1.2 |
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Stevenage Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. White n 8 | 81.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| C. Goode n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 89.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| L. James-Wildin n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 86.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 89.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| H. White n 8 | 81.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| L. James-Wildin n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Goode n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 86.8 | 0 | 0 |
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Rotherham
Rotherham Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.6 | — |
| R. James n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.3 | — |
| J. Rafferty n 8 | 89.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Dawson n 8 | 89 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Hugill n 8 | 47.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. James n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| J. Rafferty n 8 | 89.3 | 1.3 |
| J. Powell n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| C. Dawson n 8 | 89 | 0 |
| J. Hugill n 8 | 47.4 | 0 |
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Rotherham Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| J. Rafferty n 8 | 89.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| R. James n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Dawson n 8 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Hugill n 8 | 47.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Rafferty n 8 | 89.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| J. Powell n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| R. James n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. Dawson n 8 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Hugill n 8 | 47.4 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Stevenage | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 2.15 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.04 |
| 11 | Shots | 5 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 0 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 251 | Passes | 330 |
| 62% | Pass accuracy | 68% |
Stevenage Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. James-Wildin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Goode | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Piergianni | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. Butler | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8.6 |
| J. Houghton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Roberts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Reid | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| D. Kemp | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| H. White | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Campbell | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Patterson sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Phillips sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Pattenden sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Rotherham Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dawson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Rafferty | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.2 |
| S. Raggett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| L. Agbaire | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Hall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| J. Powell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| R. James | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Nombe | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Kelly | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Daniel Gore | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| J. Hugill | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Martha sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Yearwood sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Etete sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. McWilliams sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. McGuckin sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Stevenage v Rotherham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-27 Stevenage 1–1 Rotherham
- 2024-10-26 Rotherham 2–0 Stevenage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Stevenage v Rotherham?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Stevenage v Rotherham was Home or Draw.
- What is the head-to-head record between Stevenage and Rotherham?
- In their last 2 meetings, Stevenage won 0, Rotherham won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Stevenage and Rotherham?
- Recent form — Stevenage 2W 2D 1L; Rotherham 2W 2D 1L.
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