Rotherham 2-1 Blackpool
Updated
Rotherham won: Rotherham 2-1 Blackpool in the League One (Round 41) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Hakeem Odoffin 26', Joe Rafferty 90'. Blackpool goals: Sonny Carey 82' (pen). Sent off: Jake Beesley (89'). Expected goals: 2.02-1.19. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Harry Tyrer (8.6).
Match report
Rotherham beat Blackpool 2-1
Rotherham squeezed past Blackpool 2-1 at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 5 April in the League One.
Hakeem Odoffin put Rotherham ahead on 26' (1-0), Sonny Carey levelled for Blackpool from the penalty spot on 82' (1-1) and Joe Rafferty restored Rotherham's lead on 90' (2-1).
Joe Rafferty's 90' strike proved decisive.
Jake Beesley (Blackpool) was sent off on 89'.
Rotherham had 42% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (10-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-1.19.
Harry Tyrer (Blackpool) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 9,172. Referee: Elliot Bell.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 1.19 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 21 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 199 (66%) | 320 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-4-1-2): Cameron Dawson, Joe Rafferty, Hakeem Odoffin, Cameron Humphreys, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Liam Kelly, Joe Powell, Reece James, Louie Sibley, Mallik Wilks, Sam Nombe
Blackpool (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer, Odel Offiah, Oliver Casey, James Husband, Hayden Coulson, Robert Apter, Lee Evans, Albie Morgan, Sonny Carey, Ashley Fletcher, Niall Ennis
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Hakeem Odoffin (Rotherham)
- 35' · Substitution · Tom Bloxham for Lee Evans (Blackpool)
- 45' · Substitution · Jake Beesley for Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 45' · Substitution · Samuel Silvera for Robert Apter (Blackpool)
- 45' · Substitution · CJ Hamilton for Niall Ennis (Blackpool)
- 52' · Yellow card · Jake Beesley (Blackpool)
- 61' · Yellow card · Mallik Wilks (Rotherham)
- 68' · Substitution · Jordan Hugill for Mallik Wilks (Rotherham)
- 72' · Yellow card · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 82' · Goal · Sonny Carey (Blackpool)
- 87' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Liam Kelly (Rotherham)
- 89' · Red card · Jake Beesley (Blackpool)
- 90' · Goal · Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Jonson Clarke-Harris for Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 12, draws 6, Blackpool 6.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Blackpool?
Rotherham won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025.
When and where is Rotherham vs Blackpool?
Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Blackpool?
In 24 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 12 wins, 6 draws, Blackpool 6 wins (goals 30-28).