Rotherham 2-1 Cambridge United
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Rotherham won: Rotherham 2-1 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 29) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Mallik Wilks 53', Hakeem Odoffin 69'. Cambridge United goals: Ryan Loft 49'. Expected goals: 1.26-0.58. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Hakeem Odoffin (8.4).
Match report
Rotherham beat Cambridge United 2-1
Rotherham came from behind to beat Cambridge United 2-1 at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday 28 January in the League One.
Ryan Loft put Cambridge United ahead on 49' (0-1), Mallik Wilks levelled for Rotherham on 53' (1-1) and Hakeem Odoffin restored Rotherham's lead on 69' (2-1).
Rotherham had 58% of the ball, shots were 18-6 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-0.58.
Hakeem Odoffin (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 8,162. Referee: Ross Joyce.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 0.58 |
| Total shots | 18 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 264 (69%) | 180 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 3 |
Lineups
Rotherham (4-3-1-2): Dillon Phillips, Joe Rafferty, Hakeem Odoffin, Zak Jules, Reece James, Alex MacDonald, Cameron Humphreys, Joe Powell, Louie Sibley, Mallik Wilks, Andre Green
Cambridge United (3-4-3): Jack Stevens, Jubril Okedina, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Jordan Cousins, James Brophy, Danny Andrew, Elias Kachunga, Ryan Loft, Josh Stokes
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 39' · Substitution · Sean Raggett for Alex MacDonald (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · James Gibbons for Jubril Okedina (Cambridge United)
- 49' · Goal · Ryan Loft (Cambridge United)
- 53' · Goal · Mallik Wilks (Rotherham)
- 59' · Yellow card · Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 68' · Substitution · Dominic Ballard for Josh Stokes (Cambridge United)
- 68' · Substitution · Paul Digby for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Goal · Hakeem Odoffin (Rotherham)
- 75' · Substitution · Sam Nombe for Andre Green (Rotherham)
- 83' · Yellow card · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 85' · Substitution · Detlef Osong for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 85' · Substitution · Daniel Barton for Ryan Loft (Cambridge United)
- 89' · Substitution · George Hoddle for Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 9, draws 1, Cambridge United 4.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Cambridge United?
Rotherham won, 2-1 (League One) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
When and where is Rotherham vs Cambridge United?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Cambridge United?
In 14 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 9 wins, 1 draws, Cambridge United 4 wins (goals 24-17).