Match report

Rotherham 1–1 Blackburn: Championship Draw Secured

Rotherham
Rotherham
1–1
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
May 1, 2021

Rotherham and Blackburn battled to a 1-1 draw in the Championship, with Adam Armstrong scoring for Blackburn and Lyle Wing equalizing for Rotherham. Despite numerous substitutions and challenges, neither side could secure a victory. The match was marked by Rotherham's resilience, especially after the early goal by Blackburn's Armstrong.

Key Facts

  • • Adam Armstrong scored for Blackburn in the 17th minute.
  • • Lyle Wing equalized for Rotherham in the 86th minute.
  • • Rotherham made several substitutions, including M. Smith and D. Barlaser, who both received yellow cards.
  • • Blackburn also made substitutions, with S. Gallagher and J. Rothwell coming on.
  • • The match ended in a 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 27 J. Blackman (G)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 21 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 4 S. MacDonald (M)
  • 16 J. Lindsay (M)
  • 30 R. Giles (M)
  • 5 L. Wing (M)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)
  • 10 F. Ladapo (F)
  • 11 C. Ogbene (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 W. Harding
  • 8 B. Wiles
  • 9 G. Hirst
  • 28 F. Jozefzoon
  • 26 D. Barlaser
  • 31 J. Vickers
  • 3 J. Mattock
  • 17 K. Sadlier
  • 22 M. Olosunde

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 26 D. Lenihan (D)
  • 17 A. Bell (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 2 R. Nyambe (D)
  • 22 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 4 B. Johnson (M)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 7 A. Armstrong (F)
  • 9 S. Gallagher (M)
  • 20 B. Brereton (M)

Substitutes

  • 39 T. Dolan
  • 16 H. Elliott
  • 18 J. Davenport
  • 31 E. Bennett
  • 15 B. Douglas
  • 21 J. Buckley
  • 13 A. Pears
  • 29 C. Evans

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    17' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Armstrong
  2. Rotherham
    21' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smith

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    36' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. MacDonald · On: W. Harding
  4. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. MacDonald · On: B. Wiles
  5. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lindsay

    Foul

  6. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Smith · On: George Hirst
  7. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: F. Jozefzoon
  8. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Lindsay · On: D. Barlaser
  9. Blackburn
    73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gallagher · On: T. Dolan
  10. Rotherham
    78' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Barlaser
  11. Blackburn
    83' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rothwell · On: H. Elliott
  12. Rotherham
    86' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Wing

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Blackburn
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 54% 67%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 17
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 295 400
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 8 11
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 159 266
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Adam Armstrong's early goal for Blackburn in the 17th minute gave them a promising start.
  • ▸ Rotherham's equalizer by Lyle Wing in the 86th minute kept their Championship hopes alive and stabilized their defensive efforts.
  • ▸ Rotherham's multiple substitutions and yellow cards for M. Smith and D. Barlaser highlighted their tactical adjustments to match Blackburn's pace.