Northampton 1-2 Rotherham
Updated
Rotherham won: Northampton 1-2 Rotherham in the League One (Round 12) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Sam Hoskins 26' (pen). Rotherham goals: Joe Rafferty 71', Josh Benson 88'. Expected goals: 0.84-0.97. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Joe Rafferty (8.3).
Match report
Rotherham beat Northampton 2-1
Rotherham came from behind to beat Northampton 2-1 away from home at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 11 October in the League One.
Sam Hoskins put Northampton ahead from the penalty spot on 26' (1-0), Joe Rafferty levelled for Rotherham on 71' (1-1) and Josh Benson restored Rotherham's lead on 88' (1-2).
Josh Benson's 88' strike proved decisive.
Northampton had 42% of the ball, shots were 3-11 (1-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.84-0.97.
Joe Rafferty (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 6,548. Referee: Paul Tierney.
Match stats
| Northampton | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.84 | 0.97 |
| Total shots | 3 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 157 (58%) | 259 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 3 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 9 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Jordan Thorniley, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Sam Hoskins, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Jack Perkins, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Jack Vale, Tyrese Fornah
Rotherham (3-5-2): Cameron Dawson, Joe Rafferty, Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Denzel Hall, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Josh Benson, Reece James, Shaun McWilliams, Martin Sherif
Key events
- 21' · Substitution · Ethan Wheatley for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 26' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 35' · Yellow card · Jamal Baptiste (Rotherham)
- 38' · Yellow card · Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Zak Jules (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Hugill for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 58' · Yellow card · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 67' · Substitution · Sam Nombe for Martin Sherif (Rotherham)
- 67' · Substitution · Kian Spence for Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 71' · Goal · Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 83' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Kamarai Simon-Swyer (Northampton)
- 86' · Yellow card · Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 88' · Goal · Josh Benson (Rotherham)
- 90' · Substitution · Joe Wormleighton for Jack Perkins (Northampton)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Liam Kelly for Josh Benson (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 1999: Northampton 4, draws 4, Rotherham 13.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Rotherham?
Rotherham won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs Rotherham?
Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 13:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Rotherham?
In 21 league meetings since 1999: Northampton 4 wins, 4 draws, Rotherham 13 wins (goals 19-33).