In this week 8 match on the 3rd of September, Rotherham United will host Watford in a clash of these two closely matched Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 19 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 8th placed Rotherham United, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Birmingham City. Richard Wood struck first for Rotherham United in the 28th minute on a feed from Daniel Barlaser, then Richard Wood added another in the 71st minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Birmingham City couldn’t manage to score, and Rotherham United took the shutout win. Rotherham United is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 4th placed Watford, recorded a 2-1 win against Middlesbrough. R. Muniz Carvalho struck first for Middlesbrough in the 4th minute on a feed from Ryan Giles, then Ismaila Sarr tied it up for Watford in the 24th minute on a feed from João Pedro Finally they completed the comback in the 93rd minute on a goal by Vakoun Issouf Bayo to cap off a wild match. Watford is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Watford’s most prolific scorer has been Ken Sema. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Both Chiedozie Ogbene and Richard Wood have been the hottest scorers for Rotherham United in the last five each having scored 3 goals.