Barnsley 2-1 Rotherham
Updated
Barnsley won: Barnsley 2-1 Rotherham in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025 at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Barnsley goals: Jonathan Russell 59', Adam Phillips 68'. Rotherham goals: Arjany Martha 19'. Expected goals: 1.73-1.73. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Jonathan Bland (8.3).
Match report
Barnsley beat Rotherham 2-1
Barnsley came from behind to beat Rotherham 2-1 at Oakwell on Tuesday 26 August in EFL Cup.
Arjany Martha put Rotherham ahead on 19' (0-1), Jonathan Russell levelled for Barnsley on 59' (1-1) and Adam Phillips restored Barnsley's lead on 68' (2-1).
Barnsley had 62% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (4-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.73-1.73.
Jonathan Bland (Barnsley) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,803. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Barnsley | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 1.73 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 466 (86%) | 236 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jack Shepherd, Connor Barratt, Neil Farrugia, Vimal Yoganathan, Jonathan Russell, Caylan Vickers, Jonathan Bland, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn
Rotherham (3-4-3): Cameron Dawson, Marvin Kaleta, Sean Raggett, Reece James, Denzel Hall, Shaun McWilliams, Liam Kelly, Arjany Martha, Dru Yearwood, Jordan Hugill, Kion Etete
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Arjany Martha (Rotherham)
- 44' · Yellow card · Arjany Martha (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Nathanael Ogbeta for Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)
- 46' · Substitution · Adam Phillips for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 52' · Substitution · Martin Sherif for Kion Etete (Rotherham)
- 58' · Yellow card · Jonathan Bland (Barnsley)
- 59' · Goal · Jonathan Russell (Barnsley)
- 62' · Substitution · Daniel Gore for Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 62' · Substitution · Joe Rafferty for Sean Raggett (Rotherham)
- 68' · Goal · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 69' · Yellow card · Cameron Dawson (Rotherham)
- 70' · Substitution · Leo Farrell for Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 70' · Substitution · Josh Earl for Jack Shepherd (Barnsley)
- 78' · Yellow card · Adam Phillips (Barnsley)
- 80' · Substitution · Joe Powell for Dru Yearwood (Rotherham)
- 80' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)
- 81' · Substitution · Patrick Kelly for Caylan Vickers (Barnsley)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2001: Barnsley 8, draws 3, Rotherham 1.
Questions
Who won Barnsley vs Rotherham?
Barnsley won, 2-1 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 26 Aug 2025.
When and where is Barnsley vs Rotherham?
Tue, 26 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at Oakwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Rotherham?
In 12 league meetings since 2001: Barnsley 8 wins, 3 draws, Rotherham 1 wins (goals 18-6).