Match report

Rotherham Defeats Tranmere 3-2 in EFL Trophy Thriller

Rotherham
Rotherham
3–2
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
Dec 10, 2024

Rotherham emerged victorious over Tranmere in a thrilling EFL Trophy encounter, securing a 3-2 win. Rotherham took the lead early through a penalty by J. Clarke-Harris and extended their advantage with a goal from Zak Jules. Tranmere fought back and scored twice, with goals from K. Dennis and O. Patrick. Despite a red card for Tranmere's Z. Bradshaw, the visitors nearly equalized but ultimately fell short.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham secured the win 3-2 against Tranmere in the EFL Trophy
  • • J. Clarke-Harris scored a penalty for Rotherham at minute 24
  • • Zak Jules netted another goal for Rotherham at minute 48
  • • Tranmere's Z. Bradshaw was sent off at minute 54 for a professional foul
  • • K. Dennis and O. Patrick scored for Tranmere in the second half

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 22 H. Odoffin (D)
  • 16 Z. Jules (D)
  • 6 R. James (D)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 27 C. Tiéhi (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 12 M. Wilks (F)
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris (F)
  • 11 A. Green (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Nombe
  • 10 J. Hugill
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 30 J. McCart
  • 21 J. Hungbo
  • 35 B. Hatton
  • 20 D. Phillips

Tranmere

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 22 L. O'Connor (D)
  • 35 D. Drysdale (D)
  • 6 J. Turnbull (D)
  • 3 Z. Bradshaw (D)
  • 17 S. Finley (M)
  • 16 C. Merrie (M)
  • 20 S. Taylor (M)
  • 18 C. Jennings (M)
  • 19 H. Saunders (M)
  • 10 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Wood
  • 14 K. Dennis
  • 30 O. Patrick
  • 21 S. Solomon
  • 7 K. Morris
  • 2 C. Norman
  • 1 L. McGee

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    24' Rotherham Goal · Penalty
    J. Clarke-Harris
  2. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Green · On: S. Nombe
  3. Tranmere
    47' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jennings

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    48' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Zak Jules · Assist: J. Powell
  5. Tranmere
    54' Tranmere Card · Red Card
    Z. Bradshaw

    Professional foul last man

  6. Tranmere
    57' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Taylor · On: Connor Wood
  7. Rotherham
    60' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Clarke-Harris · On: J. Hugill
  8. Tranmere
    66' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Saunders · On: K. Dennis
  9. Tranmere
    66' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Davison · On: O. Patrick
  10. Rotherham
    74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wilks · On: J. Holmes
  11. Rotherham
    81' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: J. McCart
  12. Rotherham
    81' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Powell · On: J. Hungbo
  13. Rotherham
    82' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nombe

    Foul

  14. Tranmere
    85' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dennis · Assist: O. Patrick
  15. Tranmere
    90'+5 Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Finley · On: S. Solomon
  16. Tranmere
    90'+5 Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Jennings · On: K. Morris
  17. Tranmere
    90'+8 Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Patrick

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Tranmere
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 13 0
Total Passes 384 486
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 7 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 299 397
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rotherham's early goal from a penalty by J. Clarke-Harris set the tone for the game, giving them a strong start
  • ▸ Tranmere's red card for Z. Bradshaw at minute 54 changed the momentum, giving Rotherham a numerical advantage and leading to their second goal from Zak Jules
  • ▸ Tranmere's late goals by K. Dennis and O. Patrick brought them back into the game, but they could not find an equalizer