Rotherham United

League One - 2024/2025

Rotherham United Playing Style Analysis

Rotherham United employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, earning an overall performance rating of 49.1/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Rotherham United's primary strengths lie in set piece threat (78.7% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League One for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in possession play (18.2% percentile), clinical finishing (19.6% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Rotherham United's tactical development.

Rotherham United 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League One season, Rotherham United has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.37 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League One.

With an average 46.9% ball possession, Rotherham United demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 49.1/100

Key Strengths:

Set Piece Threat (78.7%)

Areas for Improvement:

Possession Play (18.2%)
Clinical Finishing (19.6%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46

Avg xG per Game 1.37

Avg Possession 46.9%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10

Avg xG per Game 1.33

Avg Possession 44.5%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)

1.37 vs 1.24

78%

↗ +10.5%

Non-Penalty xG

1.29 vs 1.16

70%

↗ +10.7%

Expected Goals on Target

1.28 vs 1.20

56%

↗ +6.2%

Goals per Game

1.3 vs 1.4

35%

↖ -11.2%

Total Shots

12.6 vs 11.3

74%

↗ +12.0%

Shots on Target

4.2 vs 3.9

70%

↗ +7.8%

Shots Inside Box

8.1 vs 7.1

83%

↗ +15.0%

Big Chances Created

2.4 vs 2.1

83%

↗ +14.5%

Big Chances Missed

1.7 vs 1.3

87%

↘ +27.4%

Assists

1.0 vs 1.0

35%

↖ -7.0%

Key Passes

8.1 vs 7.7

56%

↗ +4.6%

Possession %

46.9 vs 50.1

22%

↖ -6.5%

Total Passes

322 vs 383

↖ -15.9%

Successful Passes

218 vs 283

13%

↖ -23.0%

Pass Accuracy %

66.8 vs 71.8

17%

↖ -7.0%

Long Passes

59.1 vs 52.9

83%

↗ +11.6%

Successful Long Passes

25.1 vs 24.2

70%

↗ +3.7%

Total Attacks

94.9 vs 94.3

52%

↗ +0.7%

Dangerous Attacks

51.3 vs 43.8

96%

↗ +17.2%

Corners

5.6 vs 4.8

87%

↗ +17.2%

Total Crosses

23.0 vs 18.3

100%

↗ +25.3%

Accurate Crosses

5.6 vs 4.2

87%

↗ +33.1%

Successful Dribbles

5.4 vs 5.8

35%

↖ -6.9%

Tackles

15.1 vs 16.2

17%

↖ -6.9%

Interceptions

7.6 vs 8.0

48%

↖ -4.7%

Duels Won

59.4 vs 57.3

83%

↗ +3.6%

Fouls Committed

11.9 vs 11.7

56%

↘ +2.0%

Offsides

2.4 vs 2.0

91%

↘ +18.9%

Expected Goals Against

1.37 vs 1.24

56%

↘ +10.4%

Expected Goal Difference

0.23 vs -0.02

74%

↗ -1512.7%

Shooting Performance

-0.10 vs -0.04

26%

↖ +137.2%

Expected Goals Prevented

0.19 vs 0.04

87%

↗ +345.6%

Expected Goals (xG)

1.33 vs 1.24

L10

↗ +6.7%

Non-Penalty xG

1.25 vs 1.16

L10

↗ +7.2%

Expected Goals on Target

1.26 vs 1.20

L10

↗ +4.6%

Goals per Game

1.4 vs 1.4

L10

↖ -1.0%

Total Shots

11.3 vs 11.3

L10

↗ +0.2%

Shots on Target

3.5 vs 3.9

L10

↖ -10.5%

Shots Inside Box

7.0 vs 7.1

L10

↖ -0.8%

Big Chances Created

2.8 vs 2.1

L10

↗ +34.3%

Big Chances Missed

2.0 vs 1.3

L10

↘ +49.9%

Assists

0.8 vs 1.0

L10

↖ -23.4%

Key Passes

6.5 vs 7.7

L10

↖ -15.9%

Possession %

44.5 vs 50.1

L10

↖ -11.2%

Total Passes

329 vs 383

L10

↖ -14.0%

Successful Passes

232 vs 283

L10

↖ -18.2%

Pass Accuracy %

69.5 vs 71.8

L10

↖ -3.3%

Long Passes

69.8 vs 52.9

L10

↗ +31.9%

Successful Long Passes

24.2 vs 24.2

L10

↖ -0.0%

Total Attacks

82.2 vs 94.3

L10

↖ -12.8%

Dangerous Attacks

40.9 vs 43.8

L10

↖ -6.6%

Corners

4.0 vs 4.8

L10

↖ -16.7%

Total Crosses

15.3 vs 18.3

L10

↖ -16.5%

Accurate Crosses

3.9 vs 4.2

L10

↖ -7.4%

Successful Dribbles

5.3 vs 5.8

L10

↖ -8.9%

Tackles

13.5 vs 16.2

L10

↖ -16.8%

Interceptions

7.4 vs 8.0

L10

↖ -7.1%

Duels Won

51.7 vs 57.3

L10

↖ -9.7%

Fouls Committed

12.8 vs 11.7

L10

↘ +9.4%

Offsides

2.2 vs 2.0

L10

↘ +12.2%

Expected Goals Against

1.66 vs 1.24

L10

↘ +33.4%

Expected Goal Difference

1.69 vs -0.02

L10

↗ -10538.8%

Shooting Performance

-0.07 vs -0.04

L10

↖ +68.9%

Expected Goals Prevented

0.32 vs 0.04

L10

↗ +636.0%

Next Fixture

No upcoming fixtures found.

Last 5 Results

03 May 2025

Rotherham United 2 - 1 Peterborough United

27 Apr 2025

Stevenage 1 - 1 Rotherham United

21 Apr 2025

Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Rotherham United

18 Apr 2025

Rotherham United 3 - 3 Mansfield Town

12 Apr 2025

Stockport County 3 - 1 Rotherham United

Rotherham United Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rotherham United's playing style?

Rotherham United employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, with a performance rating of 49.1/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Rotherham United's squad?

Rotherham United's current squad consists of 25 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League One season.

What are Rotherham United's recent results?

Rotherham United's most recent match was Rotherham United 2-1 Peterborough United on May 03, 2025.

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