Reading 2-1 Rotherham
Updated
Reading won: Reading 2-1 Rotherham in the League One (Round 32) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Harvey Knibbs 24', Harvey Knibbs 90'+4 (pen). Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 57'. Expected goals: 2.61-1.89. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Harvey Knibbs (9.3).
Match report
Reading beat Rotherham 2-1
Reading squeezed past Rotherham 2-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday 15 February in the League One.
Harvey Knibbs put Reading ahead on 24' (1-0), Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham on 57' (1-1) and Harvey Knibbs restored Reading's lead from the penalty spot on 90+4' (2-1).
Harvey Knibbs's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Reading had 54% of the ball, shots were 20-10 (8-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.61-1.89.
Harvey Knibbs (Reading) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,034. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| Reading | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 1.89 |
| Total shots | 20 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 24 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 263 (76%) | 191 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 20 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Michael Craig, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Jayden Wareham, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Rotherham (4-4-2): Dillon Phillips, Joe Rafferty, Hakeem Odoffin, Zak Jules, Reece James, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Louie Sibley, Cameron Humphreys, Joe Powell, Jordan Hugill, Sam Nombe
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Cameron Humphreys (Rotherham)
- 24' · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 35' · Yellow card · Reece James (Rotherham)
- 57' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 68' · Substitution · Mamadi Camara for Jayden Wareham (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Mallik Wilks for Louie Sibley (Rotherham)
- 76' · Substitution · Jonson Clarke-Harris for Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)
- 87' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 87' · Substitution · Kelvin Abrefa for Chem Campbell (Reading)
- 90' · Substitution · Joshua Kayode for Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Zak Jules (Rotherham)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Abraham Kanu for Andre Garcia (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 1993: Reading 12, draws 9, Rotherham 5.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Rotherham?
Reading won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025.
When and where is Reading vs Rotherham?
Sat, 15 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Rotherham?
In 26 league meetings since 1993: Reading 12 wins, 9 draws, Rotherham 5 wins (goals 34-25).