Rotherham 2-1 Chesterfield
Updated
Rotherham won: Rotherham 2-1 Chesterfield in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Fábio Tavares 12', Paul Mullin 90'. Chesterfield goals: Liam Mandeville 88' (pen). Expected goals: 2.95-1.10. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Denzel Hall (8).
Match report
Rotherham beat Chesterfield 2-1
Rotherham narrowly beat Chesterfield 2-1 at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 29 August in the League Two.
Fábio Tavares put Rotherham ahead on 12' (1-0), Liam Mandeville levelled for Chesterfield from the penalty spot on 88' (1-1) and Paul Mullin restored Rotherham's lead on 90' (2-1).
Paul Mullin's 90' strike proved decisive.
Rotherham had 32% of the ball, shots were 14-7 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.95-1.10. Rotherham were the better side on chances, too.
Denzel Hall (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 9,391. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 25 |
| Big chances | 6 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 181 (62%) | 511 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 0 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 4 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-4-2-1): Ted Cann, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Sonny Aljofree, Kieran Ngwenya, Denzel Hall, Brandon Cover, Ewan Otoo, Jili Buyabu, Kian Spence, Fábio Tavares, Tom Bradshaw
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot, Remeao Hutton, Kyle McFadzean, Jack Simpson, Lewis Gordon, Ryan Stirk, George McEachran, Dilan Markanday, Liam Mandeville, Josh Koroma, Lee Bonis
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Fábio Tavares (Rotherham)
- 17' · Yellow card · Brandon Cover (Rotherham)
- 18' · Yellow card · Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 43' · Yellow card · Jili Buyabu (Rotherham)
- 58' · Substitution · Joe Rafferty for Emmanuel Adegboyega (Rotherham)
- 60' · Substitution · Fraser Bryden for Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 64' · Substitution · Paul Mullin for Tom Bradshaw (Rotherham)
- 64' · Substitution · Josh Austerfield for Jili Buyabu (Rotherham)
- 70' · Substitution · Tom Naylor for Josh Koroma (Chesterfield)
- 81' · Substitution · Arjany Martha for Fábio Tavares (Rotherham)
- 81' · Substitution · Malik Owolabi-Belewu for Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield)
- 81' · Substitution · Danny Anisjko for Dilan Markanday (Chesterfield)
- 82' · Substitution · Rafiq Lamptey for George McEachran (Chesterfield)
- 88' · Goal · Liam Mandeville (Chesterfield)
- 90' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 1995: Rotherham 9, draws 2, Chesterfield 8.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Chesterfield?
Rotherham won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Chesterfield?
Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Chesterfield?
In 19 league meetings since 1995: Rotherham 9 wins, 2 draws, Chesterfield 8 wins (goals 19-23).