Match story
- Rotherham created the clearer chances on xG (1.27 vs 0.90, Δ 0.37).
- Ipswich fired more attempts (13 vs 8 shots).
- Rotherham was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 23%).
- Ipswich held more of the ball (71% possession).
Rotherham and Ipswich drew 2-2 in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 12 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. G. Scott officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Rotherham vs Ipswich meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Rotherham and Ipswich. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 12 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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