Match report

Luton and Rotherham Battle to 0-0 Draw in Championship

Luton
Luton
0–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
May 4, 2021

Luton and Rotherham played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their Championship fixture. Both teams created opportunities but failed to find the back of the net, with key players such as H. Cornick and F. Ladapo making notable appearances.

Key Facts

  • • Luton and Rotherham finished their match 0-0 in the Championship.
  • • Rotherham's M. Smith received a yellow card for a foul in the 43rd minute.
  • • Luton made two substitutions: H. Cornick replaced D. Potts at 46', and P. Mpanzu replaced J. Collins at 62'.
  • • Rotherham made three substitutions: F. Ladapo replaced M. Smith at 65', C. Ogbene replaced M. Olosunde at 65', and Joe Mattock replaced D. Barlaser at 74'.
  • • Luton's K. LuaLua replaced R. Tunnicliffe at 76'.

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Sluga (G)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 D. Potts (M)
  • 6 M. Pearson (D)
  • 16 G. Rea (M)
  • 26 J. Bree (M)
  • 4 R. Tunnicliffe (M)
  • 24 K. Naismith (D)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 19 J. Collins (F)
  • 29 E. Adebayo (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 H. Cornick
  • 17 P. Ruddock
  • 25 K. LuaLua
  • 1 J. Shea
  • 14 G. Moncur
  • 27 S. Nombe
  • 2 M. Cranie
  • 30 D. Pereira
  • 28 J. Morrell

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 27 J. Blackman (G)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 22 M. Olosunde (M)
  • 19 W. Harding (D)
  • 25 M. Crooks (F)
  • 26 D. Barlaser (M)
  • 30 R. Giles (M)
  • 8 B. Wiles (F)
  • 5 L. Wing (M)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 F. Ladapo
  • 11 C. Ogbene
  • 3 J. Mattock
  • 17 K. Sadlier
  • 21 A. MacDonald
  • 28 F. Jozefzoon
  • 4 S. MacDonald
  • 1 V. Johansson
  • 16 J. Lindsay

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    43' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smith

    Foul

  2. Luton
    46' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Potts · On: H. Cornick
  3. Luton
    62' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Collins · On: P. Mpanzu
  4. Rotherham
    65' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Smith · On: F. Ladapo
  5. Rotherham
    65' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olosunde · On: C. Ogbene
  6. Rotherham
    74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Barlaser · On: Joe Mattock
  7. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Tunnicliffe · On: K. LuaLua

Match Stats

Stat Luton Rotherham
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 64% 55%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 369 282
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 235 156
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match saw several substitutions, including H. Cornick coming in for Luton at the half-time break, which could have shifted the momentum.
  • ▸ Rotherham's substitution of F. Ladapo for M. Smith in the 65th minute may have provided a spark to their attack, but ultimately, both sides couldn't capitalize on their chances.