Burton Albion 4-2 Rotherham
Updated
Burton Albion won: Burton Albion 4-2 Rotherham in the League One (Round 28) on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Jon Dadi Bödvarsson 8', Ryan Sweeney 39', Jon Dadi Bödvarsson 41', John McKiernan 47'. Rotherham goals: Louie Sibley 2', Andre Green 61'. Expected goals: 1.42-1.54. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (9).
Match report
Burton Albion beat Rotherham 4-2
Burton Albion came from behind to beat Rotherham 4-2 at Pirelli Stadium on Saturday 25 January in the League One.
Louie Sibley put Rotherham ahead on 2' (0-1), Jon Dadi Bödvarsson levelled for Burton Albion on 8' (1-1), Ryan Sweeney restored Burton Albion's lead on 39' (2-1), Jon Dadi Bödvarsson made it 3-1 on 41', John McKiernan made it 4-1 on 47' and Andre Green pulled one back for Rotherham on 61' (4-2).
Burton Albion had 48% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.42-1.54.
Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 3,733. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.42 | 1.54 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 200 (64%) | 219 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 9 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-5-2): Max Crocombe, Terence Vancooten, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Armer, Udoka Godwin-Malife, John McKiernan, Kgaogelo Chauke, Charlie Webster, Owen Dodgson, Jon Dadi Bödvarsson, Rumarn Burrell
Rotherham (4-3-1-2): Dillon Phillips, Joe Rafferty, Hakeem Odoffin, Zak Jules, Reece James, Cameron Humphreys, Alex MacDonald, Joe Powell, Louie Sibley, Mallik Wilks, Andre Green
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 8' · Goal · Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 27' · Yellow card · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 39' · Goal · Ryan Sweeney (Burton Albion)
- 41' · Goal · Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Cohen Bramall for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Sean Raggett for Alex MacDonald (Rotherham)
- 47' · Goal · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 61' · Goal · Andre Green (Rotherham)
- 67' · Yellow card · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 76' · Substitution · Mason Bennett for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Jon Dadi Bödvarsson (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Danilo Orsi for Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
- 88' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 89' · Substitution · Jordan Hugill for Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2009: Burton Albion 7, draws 5, Rotherham 6.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Rotherham?
Burton Albion won, 4-2 (League One) on Sat, 25 Jan 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Rotherham?
Sat, 25 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Rotherham?
In 18 league meetings since 2009: Burton Albion 7 wins, 5 draws, Rotherham 6 wins (goals 29-29).