Blackpool vs Rotherham Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Blackpool took on Rotherham in the League One of England on December 29. Blackpool came out on top, securing a 4-0 win.

On the 11th minute, Josh Bowler netted the first goal of the match, tipping the balance in Blackpool's favor. Danny Imray, Ashley Fletcher and Tom Bloxham then scored, ending the game at 4-0.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Blackpool and Rotherham renew their battle, 19 days after the previous League One face-off which Blackpool won 0-3. Blackpool is on a solid streak, securing wins against Doncaster Rovers and Wigan, pushing their unbeaten streak to five games.

Rotherham, in comparison, are in horrible form, coming off four consecutive defeats to Bolton, Huddersfield, Plymouth and Blackpool. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last seven matches.

This League One encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Blackpool and Rotherham throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Blackpool’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Ian Evatt, have been bolstered by Ashley Fletcher, the team’s top scorer, and Tom Bloxham, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In League One, Fletcher has been Blackpool’s standout scorer with eight goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up four goals this campaign. Adding further support are CJ Hamilton, Jordan Brown and George Honeyman, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Sam Nombe and Reece James have been pivotal for Rotherham’s attack, guided by Matthew Hamshaw, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Rotherham’s top scorer in League One, Nombe, has five goals this season, while Powell remains their top assist provider in the competition with four. Supporting them are Denzel Hall, Josh Benson and Shaun Mcwilliams, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Rotherham’s attack.

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AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Blackpool–Rotherham, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. Here, our system’s pre-game call was right, favoring Blackpool's win. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Blackpool’s victory was projected as most likely, carrying 43%, while a draw was at 36% and Rotherham’s victory was at 21%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Blackpool - Rotherham in real time.

Blackpool kicked off the game with Bailey Peacock-Farrell, James Husband who got substituted by Andrew Lyons on the 73rd minute, Fraser Horsfall, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, George Honeyman who got substituted by Jordan Brown on the 74th minute, Albie Morgan who got substituted by Lee Evans on the 74th minute, Danny Imray who got substituted by Scott Banks on the 65th minute, Josh Bowler, Ashley Fletcher who got substituted by CJ Hamilton on the 84th minute and Tom Bloxham as starters, with Franco Ravizzoli, Andrew Lyons, Jordan Brown, Lee Evans, CJ Hamilton, Scott Banks and Emil Hansson on the bench.

Rotherham's starting eleven were Cameron Dawson, Zak Jules who got substituted by Sean Raggett on the 75th minute, Hamish Douglas who got substituted by Joe Rafferty on the 74th minute, Jamal Baptiste, Reece James, Daniel Gore who got substituted by Liam Kelly on the 75th minute, Joe Powell, Denzel Hall, Arjany Martha, Kion Etete who got substituted by Josh Ayres on the 75th minute and Jordan Hugill who got substituted by Dru Yearwood on the 38th minute, with Ted Cann, Joe Rafferty, Sean Raggett, Shaun Mcwilliams, Liam Kelly, Dru Yearwood and Josh Ayres on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.85 - 1.5
  • Ball Possession: 60 - 40
  • Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
  • Total Attempts: 14 - 11
  • Shots On Target: 6 - 4
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 9 - 5
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 6
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 11 - 14
  • Corners: 6 - 3
  • Throw-Ins: 18 - 20
  • Saves: 4 - 2
  • Free Kicks: 14 - 11
  • Offsides: 6 - 2
  • Passes into Final Third: 103 - 106
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 61 - 64
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 19 - 13
  • Tackles: 13 - 12
  • Completed Tackles: 11 - 7
  • Total Crosses: 12 - 22
  • Successful Crosses: 5 - 4
  • Interceptions: 9 - 5
  • Clearances: 26 - 25

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Arjany Martha, Kion Etete and James Husband were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since September 2022. Blackpool have won once, Rotherham twice, and two games ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on December 10, 2025, in the League One of England, where Blackpool secured a 0-3 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Blackpool have found the net four times, whereas Rotherham have scored five. So far, Rotherham have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Blackpool.

Blackpool have won ten of their 34 matches in League One this season, with seven draws and seventeen defeats, scoring 40 goals, averaging 1.18 per match, while conceding 54, an average of 1.59 per match. This season in League One, Rotherham have recorded nine wins, seven draws, and seventeen losses in 33 matches, netting 33 goals (1.00 per match) and conceding 47 (1.42 per match).

Recent Form

Blackpool are on a two-game winning streak, having won Doncaster Rovers and Wigan in their last two matches, while Rotherham are in the middle of a four-match losing streak, with defeats against Bolton, Huddersfield, Plymouth and Blackpool in their last four matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Blackpool have claimed eight victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn four times, while over their most recent twenty games, Rotherham have claimed seven victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn five times.

  • Rotherham have gone 7 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Blackpool are undefeated in their previous 5 matches.
  • Rotherham haven't played a draw in their previous 3 away matches.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Blackpool occupy 20th spot with 37 points in 34 matches, while Rotherham are currently 23rd in the table with 34 points from 33 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Blackpool and Rotherham in real time. You can watch the goals by Josh Bowler, Danny Imray, Ashley Fletcher and Tom Bloxham as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Blackpool - Rotherham are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Blackpool 4, Rotherham 0.
  2. 90 + 3'
    4 - 0
    Tom Bloxham scores for Blackpool.
  3. 84'
    Substitution for Blackpool. CJ Hamilton replaces Ashley Fletcher
  4. 75'
    Substitution for Rotherham. Sean Raggett replaces Zak Jules
  5. 75'
    Substitution for Rotherham. Liam Kelly replaces Daniel Gore
  6. 75'
    Substitution for Rotherham. Josh Ayres replaces Kion Etete
  7. 74'
    Substitution for Rotherham. Joe Rafferty replaces Hamish Douglas
  8. 74'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Jordan Brown replaces George Honeyman
  9. 74'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Lee Evans replaces Albie Morgan
  10. 73'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Andrew Lyons replaces James Husband
  11. 65'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Scott Banks replaces Danny Imray
  12. 62'
    3 - 0
    Ashley Fletcher scores for Blackpool, assisted by Tom Bloxham.
  13. 58'
    Red Card
    Jamal Baptiste is shown the red card.
  14. 55'
    James Husband is shown the yellow card.
  15. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  16. HT
    Half-Time - 2 : 0
    First half ends.
  17. 38'
    Substitution for Rotherham. Dru Yearwood replaces Jordan Hugill
  18. 29'
    Kion Etete is shown the yellow card.
  19. 27'
    Arjany Martha is shown the yellow card.
  20. 19'
    2 - 0
    Danny Imray scores for Blackpool, assisted by Ashley Fletcher.
  21. 11'
    1 - 0
    Josh Bowler scores for Blackpool, assisted by Albie Morgan.
  22. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins