Match report

Rotherham Defeats Peterborough 2-1 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
2–1
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
May 3, 2025

Rotherham held off a strong challenge from Peterborough to secure a crucial 2-1 victory at their home ground, maintaining momentum in the League One table. Early goals by Rotherham's S. Nombe and Cameron Humphreys were enough to overturn an early lead set by A. Odoh for Peterborough.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham 2-1 Peterborough in League One match on May 3rd, 2025.
  • • A. Odoh scored the first goal for Peterborough at minute 1.
  • • S. Nombe equalized for Rotherham at minute 36.
  • • Cameron Humphreys put Rotherham ahead with a goal in the 66th minute.
  • • Peterborough received multiple yellow cards, indicating disciplinary issues.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 20 D. Phillips (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 22 H. Odoffin (D)
  • 24 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 25 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 4 L. Kelly (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 15 L. Sibley (M)
  • 18 D. Gore (F)
  • 12 M. Wilks (F)
  • 8 S. Nombe (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 S. McWilliams
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 28 J. Ogunfaolu-Kayode
  • 10 J. Hugill
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris
  • 37 J. Hull
  • 38 K. Richardson

Peterborough

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Blackmore (G)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 27 J. Katongo (D)
  • 15 G. Nevett (D)
  • 34 H. Mills (D)
  • 14 T. Edun (M)
  • 35 D. O'Brien-Brady (M)
  • 8 R. De Havilland (M)
  • 10 A. Odoh (M)
  • 9 C. Conn-Clarke (F)
  • 19 G. Lindgren (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. Dornelly
  • 17 R. Jones
  • 50 A. Changunda
  • 47 J. Andrews
  • 42 Lucca Mendonça
  • 46 B. Shofowoke
  • 31 J. Steer

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    1' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odoh · Assist: Harley Mills
  2. Peterborough
    17' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    R. De Havilland

    Foul

  3. Peterborough
    28' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    A. Odoh

    Time wasting

  4. Rotherham
    36' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nombe
  5. Peterborough
    61' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Conn-Clarke · On: J. Dornelly
  6. Peterborough
    61' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lindgren · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  7. Rotherham
    62' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Gore · On: S. McWilliams
  8. Rotherham
    62' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Mpanzu · On: J. Holmes
  9. Peterborough
    63' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dornelly

    Foul

  10. Rotherham
    66' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Cameron Humphreys · Assist: J. Powell
  11. Rotherham
    67' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wilks

    Foul

  12. Peterborough
    67' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Harley Mills · On: A. Changunda
  13. Peterborough
    76' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    G. Nevett

    Foul

  14. Peterborough
    81' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Katongo · On: J. Andrews
  15. Rotherham
    87' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wilks · On: J. Kayode

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Peterborough
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 82%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 376 489
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 291 403
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Odoh for Peterborough gave them an unexpected lead but failed to sustain it as Rotherham responded strongly.
  • ▸ Rotherham's equalizer in the 36th minute and subsequent goal by Cameron Humphreys shifted momentum decisively towards them, securing their victory.