Rotherham 1-2 Swindon
Updated
Swindon won: Rotherham 1-2 Swindon in the FA Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 5'. Swindon goals: Ollie Palmer 72', Darren Oldaker 116'. Sent off: Aaron Drinan (90'). Possession: 51-49.
Match report
Swindon beat Rotherham 2-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Rotherham 2-1 away from home at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 1 November in FA Cup.
Sam Nombe put Rotherham ahead on 5' (1-0), Ollie Palmer levelled for Swindon on 72' (1-1) and Darren Oldaker restored Swindon's lead on 116' (1-2).
Darren Oldaker's 116' strike proved decisive.
Aaron Drinan (Swindon) was sent off on 90+7'.
Rotherham had 51% of the ball, shots were 10-18 (3-11 on target).
Attendance: 3,351. Referee: Martin Woods.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Total shots | 10 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-1-4-2): Cameron Dawson, Denzel Hall, Hamish Douglas, Reece James, Dru Yearwood, Arjany Martha, Shaun McWilliams, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Sam Nombe, Jordan Hugill
Swindon (3-4-3): Connor Ripley, Will Wright, Billy Kirkman, Thomas Wilson-Brown, Joe Snowdon, Ollie Clarke, Gavin Kilkenny, Tom Nichols, Aaron Drinan, Paul Glatzel, Ollie Palmer
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jamie Knight-Lebel for Thomas Wilson-Brown (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Darren Oldaker for Billy Kirkman (Swindon)
- 58' · Substitution · Martin Sherif for Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 59' · Substitution · Jack Holmes for Hamish Douglas (Rotherham)
- 71' · Substitution · Princewill Ehibhatiomhan for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 72' · Goal · Ollie Palmer (Swindon)
- 77' · Substitution · Harrison Duncan for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 79' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Joe Snowdon (Swindon)
- 86' · Yellow card · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 87' · Yellow card · Daniel Gore (Rotherham)
- 90'+7 · Red card · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 96' · Yellow card · Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 102' · Substitution · James Clarke for Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham)
- 102' · Substitution · Dean Gardner for Martin Sherif (Rotherham)
- 104' · Substitution · Adam Murphy for Gavin Kilkenny (Swindon)
- 114' · Yellow card · Billy Bodin (Swindon)
- 115' · Substitution · Joel McGregor for Ollie Palmer (Swindon)
- 116' · Goal · Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 120' · Yellow card · Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1995: Rotherham 3, draws 0, Swindon 7.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Swindon?
Swindon won, 1-2 (FA Cup) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025.
When and where is Rotherham vs Swindon?
Sat, 1 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Swindon?
In 10 league meetings since 1995: Rotherham 3 wins, 0 draws, Swindon 7 wins (goals 13-21).