Rotherham 2-2 Bradford
Updated
It finished level: Rotherham 2-2 Bradford in the League One (Round 11) on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Denzel Hall 20', Martin Sherif 50'. Bradford goals: Antoni Sarcevic 56', Alexander Pattison 81'. Expected goals: 1.55-2.76. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Alexander Pattison (8.3).
Match report
Rotherham 2-2 Bradford: match report
Rotherham and Bradford shared the points in a 2-2 draw at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Thursday 2 October in the League One.
Denzel Hall put Rotherham ahead on 20' (1-0), Martin Sherif made it 2-0 on 50', Antoni Sarcevic pulled one back for Bradford on 56' (2-1) and Alexander Pattison levelled for Bradford on 81' (2-2).
Rotherham had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-10 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.55-2.76. Bradford will feel they deserved more.
Alexander Pattison (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,546. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 2.76 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 163 (58%) | 250 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Rotherham (4-4-1-1): Cameron Dawson, Joe Rafferty, Lenny Agbaire, Jamal Baptiste, Reece James, Denzel Hall, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Arjany Martha, Josh Benson, Kion Etete
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Tom McIntyre, Neill Byrne, Ibou Touray, Josh Neufville, Tommy Leigh, Alexander Pattison, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Will Swan
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Denzel Hall (Rotherham)
- 36' · Yellow card · Joe Powell (Rotherham)
- 39' · Yellow card · Jamal Baptiste (Rotherham)
- 39' · Yellow card · Will Swan (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Martin Sherif for Kion Etete (Rotherham)
- 50' · Goal · Martin Sherif (Rotherham)
- 53' · Yellow card · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 54' · Yellow card · Denzel Hall (Rotherham)
- 56' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 58' · Yellow card · Tom McIntyre (Bradford)
- 64' · Yellow card · Tommy Leigh (Bradford)
- 65' · Substitution · Stephen Humphrys for Tyreik Samuel Wright (Bradford)
- 66' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Will Swan (Bradford)
- 66' · Substitution · Jenson Metcalfe for Tommy Leigh (Bradford)
- 66' · Substitution · Shaun McWilliams for Josh Benson (Rotherham)
- 70' · Yellow card · Cameron Dawson (Rotherham)
- 81' · Goal · Alexander Pattison (Bradford)
- 83' · Substitution · Zak Jules for Lenny Agbaire (Rotherham)
- 90' · Substitution · Bradley Halliday for Neill Byrne (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 15, draws 7, Bradford 12.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Bradford?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League One) on Thu, 2 Oct 2025.
When and where is Rotherham vs Bradford?
Thu, 2 Oct 2025, 19:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Bradford?
In 34 league meetings since 1993: Rotherham 15 wins, 7 draws, Bradford 12 wins (goals 55-43).