Match report
Rotherham Defeats Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship Clash
Rotherham
1–0
FT
Middlesbrough
May 1, 2023
Rotherham held off a ten-man Middlesbrough to secure a vital win at the New York Stadium. The game, which saw A. Dijksteel receive a red card for Middlesbrough in the first half, ended with Rotherham's H. Odoffin scoring the lone goal from an assist by O. Rathbone.
Key Facts
- • Rotherham 1-0 Middlesbrough (Championship match on 2023-05-01)
- • Goal: H. Odoffin scored for Rotherham in the 48th minute
- • Red Card: A. Dijksteel of Middlesbrough was sent off at half-time plus injury time
- • Substitutions: Multiple changes were made by both sides, including O. Rathbone and H. Odoffin leaving for G. Kelly and L. F. Hjelde
Lineups
Rotherham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Johansson (G)
- 2 W. Harding (D)
- 24 C. Humphreys (D)
- 6 R. Wood (D)
- 3 C. Bramall (D)
- 22 H. Odoffin (M)
- 16 J. Lindsay (M)
- 11 C. Ogbene (M)
- 18 O. Rathbone (M)
- 17 S. Ferguson (M)
- 10 J. Hugill (F)
Substitutes
- 7 T. Fosu
- 8 B. Wiles
- 12 G. Kelly
- 29 L. Hjelde
- 26 R. Hemfrey
- 30 P. Kioso
- 40 Domingos Quina
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Steffen (G)
- 15 A. Dijksteel (D)
- 17 P. McNair (D)
- 26 D. Lenihan (D)
- 27 M. Bola (D)
- 7 D. Barlaser (M)
- 30 H. Hackney (M)
- 2 I. Jones (M)
- 29 C. Akpom (M)
- 8 R. McGree (M)
- 10 C. Archer (F)
Substitutes
- 14 T. Smith
- 4 A. Mowatt
- 25 M. Crooks
- 31 S. Finch
- 9 Rodrigo Muniz
- 23 L. Roberts
- 32 B. Bilongo
Timeline
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17' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow CardH. HackneyFoul
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19' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Ogbene · On: T. Fosu -
29' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardJ. LindsayPersistent fouling
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40' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ferguson · On: B. Wiles -
45'+5 Middlesbrough Card · Red CardA. DijksteelProfessional foul last man
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46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Archer · On: Tommy Smith -
48' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalH. Odoffin · Assist: O. Rathbone -
60' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Hackney · On: A. Mowatt -
68' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardH. OdoffinUnallowed field entering
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71' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Rathbone · On: G. Kelly -
71' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Odoffin · On: L. F. Hjelde -
79' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardC. BramallFoul
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80' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3Off: R. McGree · On: Matt Crooks
Match Stats
| Stat | Rotherham | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 54% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total Passes | 179 | 597 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 23% | 77% |
| Accurate Passes | 96 | 499 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came in the first half when A. Dijksteel was shown a red card, reducing Middlesbrough to ten men just before halftime.
- ▸ In the 48th minute, H. Odoffin capitalized on Rotherham's numerical advantage by scoring the game's only goal from an assist by O. Rathbone.