Rotherham 1-2 Doncaster
Updated
Doncaster won: Rotherham 1-2 Doncaster in the League One (Round 34) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 3' (pen). Doncaster goals: Brandon Hanlan 56', Luke Molyneux 68'. Expected goals: 0.97-2.11. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Luke Molyneux (8).
Match report
Doncaster beat Rotherham 2-1
Doncaster came from behind to beat Rotherham 2-1 away from home at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 21 February in the League One.
Sam Nombe put Rotherham ahead from the penalty spot on 3' (1-0), Brandon Hanlan levelled for Doncaster on 56' (1-1) and Luke Molyneux restored Doncaster's lead on 68' (1-2).
Rotherham had 52% of the ball, shots were 8-10 (1-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.97-2.11. Doncaster were the better side on chances, too.
Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 10,049. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 | 2.11 |
| Total shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 12 |
| Big chances | 1 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 240 (66%) | 203 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 8 |
Lineups
Rotherham (4-2-3-1): Cameron Dawson, Joe Rafferty, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Jamal Baptiste, Reece James, Josh Benson, Kian Spence, Shaun McWilliams, Duncan Watmore, Harry Gray, Sam Nombe
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Neill Byrne, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Elliot Lee, Hakeeb Adelakun, Billy Sharp
Key events
- 1' · Yellow card · Jay McGrath (Doncaster)
- 3' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 10' · Yellow card · Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 17' · Yellow card · Neill Byrne (Doncaster)
- 45' · Yellow card · Kian Spence (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Arjany Martha for Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Glenn Middleton for Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Harry Clifton for Elliot Lee (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
- 56' · Goal · Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
- 68' · Goal · Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 73' · Yellow card · Jamie Sterry (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Dru Yearwood for Josh Benson (Rotherham)
- 75' · Substitution · Gabriele Biancheri for Duncan Watmore (Rotherham)
- 79' · Substitution · Brandon Cover for Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 79' · Substitution · George Broadbent for Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 87' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Lino Sousa for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Harry Gray (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1997: Rotherham 6, draws 2, Doncaster 5.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Doncaster?
Doncaster won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Doncaster?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 12:30 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Doncaster?
In 13 league meetings since 1997: Rotherham 6 wins, 2 draws, Doncaster 5 wins (goals 22-13).