Match report

Rotherham Defeats Salford City 7-2 in EFL Trophy

Salford City
Salford City
2–7
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Dec 2, 2025

Rotherham delivered a powerful performance to defeat Salford City 7-2 in the EFL Trophy, showcasing a strong offensive game. Early goals from N. Siri for Salford and a quick response from Rotherham's J. Ayres set the pace. Rotherham's J. Benson and other players then took control, scoring multiple goals to secure their impressive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City scored two goals: N. Siri (8') and C. Stockton (31')
  • • Rotherham's J. Benson scored three goals (39', 53', 55')
  • • J. Clarke and Daniel Gore also scored for Rotherham
  • • Multiple substitutions were made in the second half on both sides
  • • Rotherham dominated with a 7-2 final score

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Howard (G)
  • 12 T. Edwards (D)
  • 36 J. Lara (D)
  • 3 K. Berkoe (D)
  • 17 J. Austerfield (M)
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
  • 21 K. Cesay (M)
  • 34 R. Butt
  • 35 B. Padovani (M)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)
  • 27 N. Siri (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Young
  • 2 L. Ayina
  • 32 J. Curran-Nichols
  • 19 H. Mnoga
  • 18 M. Butcher
  • 40 A. Henderson
  • 16 F. Borini

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Cann (G)
  • 26 H. Douglas (D)
  • 5 S. Raggett (D)
  • 12 T. Holmes (D)
  • 37 J. Clarke
  • 4 L. Kelly (M)
  • 16 D. Yearwood (M)
  • 23 J. Holmes (M)
  • 19 J. Benson (F)
  • 41 J. Ayres (F)
  • 11 A. Martha (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Dawson
  • 2 J. Rafferty
  • 6 R. James
  • 22 D. Hall
  • 44 D. Gore
  • 7 J. Powell
  • 46 D. Gardner

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    8' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Siri
  2. Rotherham
    18' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ayres
  3. Rotherham
    22' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: J. Holmes
  4. Salford City
    31' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton · Assist: K. Cesay
  5. Rotherham
    39' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benson
  6. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sean Raggett · On: J. Rafferty
  7. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Holmes · On: Reece James
  8. Rotherham
    53' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benson · Assist: Reece James
  9. Rotherham
    55' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benson · Assist: Liam Kelly
  10. Rotherham
    57' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Martha · On: J. Powell
  11. Salford City
    60' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Padovani · On: Haji Mnoga
  12. Salford City
    60' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Stockton · On: M. Butcher
  13. Salford City
    60' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Cesay · On: F. Borini
  14. Rotherham
    62' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Benson

    Foul

  15. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Benson · On: Daniel Gore
  16. Rotherham
    79' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Kelly

    Foul

  17. Rotherham
    79' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ayres · On: D. Gardner
  18. Salford City
    83' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: J. Curran-Nichols
  19. Rotherham
    85' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Gore · Assist: Liam Kelly
  20. Rotherham
    89' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gardner · Assist: D. Yearwood
  21. Salford City
    90' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Berkoe · On: L. Ayina

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Rotherham
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 70%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 397 310
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 8 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 304 217
Shots Inside Box 16 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rotherham's quick response to Salford's early goal (8' to 18') set the tone for the game
  • ▸ J. Benson's hat-trick (39', 53', 55') marked a turning point, extending Rotherham's lead and solidifying their victory
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions in the second half allowed Rotherham to maintain their momentum and secure the win