Rotherham 1-2 Shrewsbury
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Rotherham 1-2 Shrewsbury in the League One (Round 31) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Hakeem Odoffin 77'. Shrewsbury goals: Taylor Perry 68', John Marquis 78'. Expected goals: 0.99-1.52. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Taylor Perry (8.2).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Rotherham 2-1
Shrewsbury squeezed past Rotherham 2-1 away from home at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 8 February in the League One.
Taylor Perry put Shrewsbury ahead on 68' (0-1), Hakeem Odoffin levelled for Rotherham on 77' (1-1) and John Marquis restored Shrewsbury's lead on 78' (1-2).
Rotherham had 70% of the ball, shots were 10-5 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.99-1.52.
Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 8,820. Referee: Dale Baines.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.99 | 1.52 |
| Total shots | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 339 (74%) | 87 (44%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 10 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Rotherham (4-2-3-1): Dillon Phillips, Joe Rafferty, Hakeem Odoffin, Zak Jules, Reece James, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Cameron Humphreys, Andre Green, Louie Sibley, Joe Powell, Sam Nombe
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Jamal Blackman, Morgan Feeney, Josh Feeney, Aaron Pierre, Luca Hoole, Malvind Benning, Dominic Gape, Alex Gilliead, Taylor Perry, George Lloyd, John Marquis
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Hugill for Andre Green (Rotherham)
- 63' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 68' · Goal · Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 72' · Substitution · Harrison Biggins for Alex Gilliead (Shrewsbury)
- 77' · Goal · Hakeem Odoffin (Rotherham)
- 78' · Goal · John Marquis (Shrewsbury)
- 79' · Substitution · Vadaine Oliver for George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 88' · Substitution · Funso Ojo for Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 89' · Yellow card · Cameron Humphreys (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 1994: Rotherham 7, draws 10, Shrewsbury 16.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
When and where is Rotherham vs Shrewsbury?
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Shrewsbury?
In 33 league meetings since 1994: Rotherham 7 wins, 10 draws, Shrewsbury 16 wins (goals 36-47).