Rotherham 1-1 Reading
Updated
It finished level: Rotherham 1-1 Reading in the League One (Round 45) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 25'. Reading goals: Daniel Kyerewaa 47'. Expected goals: 0.97-0.90. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Jamal Baptiste (8.1).
Match report
Rotherham 1-1 Reading: match report
Rotherham and Reading shared the points in a 1-1 draw at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 25 April in the League One.
Sam Nombe put Rotherham ahead on 25' (1-0) and Daniel Kyerewaa levelled for Reading on 47' (1-1).
Rotherham had 44% of the ball, shots were 15-6 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.97-0.90.
Jamal Baptiste (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 8,029. Referee: John Brooks.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 176 (68%) | 255 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Rotherham (4-2-3-1): Ted Cann, Joe Rafferty, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Daniel Gore, Dru Yearwood, Denzel Hall, Jack Holmes, Harry Gray, Sam Nombe
Reading (3-4-2-1): Joel Pereira, Finley Burns, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Ryan Nyambe, Lewis Wing, Liam Fraser, Haydon Roberts, Daniel Kyerewaa, Paddy Lane, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Emmanuel Adegboyega (Rotherham)
- 15' · Yellow card · Denzel Hall (Rotherham)
- 25' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 47' · Goal · Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 62' · Substitution · Cohen Lee for Dru Yearwood (Rotherham)
- 62' · Substitution · Arjany Martha for Denzel Hall (Rotherham)
- 76' · Substitution · James Clarke for Jack Holmes (Rotherham)
- 80' · Yellow card · Paddy Lane (Reading)
- 81' · Substitution · Emmanuel Osho for Paddy Lane (Reading)
- 84' · Substitution · Matt Ritchie for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 87' · Yellow card · Haydon Roberts (Reading)
- 88' · Substitution · Sean Patton for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 89' · Substitution · Kelvin Abrefa for Haydon Roberts (Reading)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jamal Baptiste (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 5, draws 9, Reading 12.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Reading?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Reading?
Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Reading?
In 26 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 5 wins, 9 draws, Reading 12 wins (goals 25-34).