Rotherham 1-4 Gillingham
Updated
Gillingham won: Rotherham 1-4 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 10) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Paul Mullin 17'. Gillingham goals: Ronan Hale 34', Lamin Sillah 60', Ronan Hale 67' (pen), Tom Eaves 89' (pen). Expected goals: 1.38-1.86. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Ronan Hale (8.8).
Match report
Gillingham rout Rotherham 4-1
Gillingham came from behind to beat Rotherham 4-1 away from home at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 10 October in the League Two.
Paul Mullin put Rotherham ahead on 17' (1-0), Ronan Hale levelled for Gillingham on 34' (1-1), Lamin Sillah restored Gillingham's lead on 60' (1-2), Ronan Hale made it 1-3 from the penalty spot on 67' and Tom Eaves made it 1-4 from the penalty spot on 89'.
Rotherham had 62% of the ball, shots were 12-8 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-1.86.
Ronan Hale (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,492. Referee: William Davis.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.86 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 11 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 364 (78%) | 182 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-4-2-1): Julian Eyestone, Dominic Iorfa, Sonny Aljofree, Kieran Ngwenya, Denzel Hall, Josh Austerfield, Ossama Ashley, Brandon Cover, Kian Spence, Jili Buyabu, Paul Mullin
Gillingham (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs, Nick Freeman, Armani Little, Robbie McKenzie, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, Ronan Hale, Lamin Sillah
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Rotherham)
- 34' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jamie Jellis for Ossama Ashley (Rotherham)
- 47' · Yellow card · James Brophy (Gillingham)
- 51' · Yellow card · Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 60' · Goal · Lamin Sillah (Gillingham)
- 61' · Substitution · Tom Bradshaw for Josh Austerfield (Rotherham)
- 66' · Yellow card · Julian Eyestone (Rotherham)
- 67' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 68' · Substitution · Aaron Nemane for Kian Spence (Rotherham)
- 75' · Yellow card · Dominic Iorfa (Rotherham)
- 77' · Substitution · Ethan Coleman for Armani Little (Gillingham)
- 78' · Substitution · Bradley Dack for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 82' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Lamin Sillah (Gillingham)
- 82' · Substitution · Sheldon Kendall for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 83' · Substitution · Jack Daley for Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 84' · Substitution · Jayce Fitzgerald for Dominic Iorfa (Rotherham)
- 88' · Yellow card · Sonny Aljofree (Rotherham)
- 89' · Goal · Tom Eaves (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1996: Rotherham 11, draws 5, Gillingham 14.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Gillingham?
Gillingham won, 1-4 (League Two) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Gillingham?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Gillingham?
In 30 league meetings since 1996: Rotherham 11 wins, 5 draws, Gillingham 14 wins (goals 46-47).