Rotherham 2-1 Northampton
Updated
Rotherham won: Rotherham 2-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 29) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Harry Gray 58', Emmanuel Adegboyega 84'. Northampton goals: Tom Eaves 26'. Expected goals: 2.04-0.91. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Joe Powell (8.8).
Match report
Rotherham beat Northampton 2-1
Rotherham came from behind to beat Northampton 2-1 at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday 27 January in the League One.
Tom Eaves put Northampton ahead on 26' (0-1), Harry Gray levelled for Rotherham on 58' (1-1) and Emmanuel Adegboyega restored Rotherham's lead on 84' (2-1).
Rotherham had 60% of the ball, shots were 19-10 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.04-0.91. Rotherham were the better side on chances, too.
Joe Powell (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,228. Referee: Alan Young.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 19 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 12 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 243 (74%) | 133 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 13 | 4 |
| Total shots | 19 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-5-2): Cameron Dawson, Joe Rafferty, Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Marvin Kaleta, Kian Spence, Shaun McWilliams, Joe Powell, Reece James, Harry Gray, Sam Nombe
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Jordan Willis, John Guthrie, Conor McCarthy, Jack Burroughs, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Sam Hoskins, Tom Eaves, Elliott List
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 28' · Yellow card · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 39' · Substitution · Arjany Martha for Marvin Kaleta (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Gore for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 46' · Yellow card · Harry Gray (Rotherham)
- 58' · Goal · Harry Gray (Rotherham)
- 71' · Substitution · Max Dyche for Jordan Willis (Northampton)
- 71' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Jack Burroughs (Northampton)
- 73' · Substitution · Emmanuel Adegboyega for Kian Spence (Rotherham)
- 81' · Substitution · Jake Evans for Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Jack Vale for Elliott List (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 84' · Goal · Emmanuel Adegboyega (Rotherham)
- 86' · Substitution · Dru Yearwood for Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 1999: Rotherham 13, draws 4, Northampton 4.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Northampton?
Rotherham won, 2-1 (League One) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Northampton?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Northampton?
In 21 league meetings since 1999: Rotherham 13 wins, 4 draws, Northampton 4 wins (goals 33-19).