Match report

Huddersfield Defeats Rotherham 1-0 in League One Clash

Huddersfield
Huddersfield
1–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Mar 7, 2026

Huddersfield secured a narrow but vital victory over Rotherham in a closely contested League One fixture at the John Smith's Stadium. The Terriers' winning goal came in the 76th minute, courtesy of an unfortunate own goal from Rotherham's Lenny Agbaire, which proved decisive in a game of few clear-cut chances. Both sides made multiple substitutions, but it was Huddersfield who held on to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Huddersfield 1–0 Rotherham (League One match)
  • • Lenny Agbaire's own goal in the 76th minute secured the victory for Huddersfield
  • • Rotherham's J. Rafferty received a yellow card for a foul in the 65th minute
  • • Huddersfield made three substitutions: R. Balker, M. Harness, A. Evans; Rotherham's included Harry Gray and Zak Jules

Lineups

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 12 R. Balker (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 23 S. Roughan (D)
  • 19 B. Mumba (M)
  • 4 R. Ledson (M)
  • 8 C. Humphreys (M)
  • 36 C. Ashia (M)
  • 10 M. Harness (F)
  • 21 A. Evans (F)
  • 29 R. Hardie (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Alnwick
  • 18 D. Kasumu
  • 27 W. Alves
  • 20 J. Feeney
  • 2 L. Sorensen
  • 14 M. Miller
  • 24 B. Wales

Rotherham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Cann (G)
  • 18 L. Agbaire (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 4 L. Kelly (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (M)
  • 6 R. James (M)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)
  • 24 H. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Dawson
  • 28 B. Cover
  • 36 E. Adegboyega
  • 20 D. Watmore
  • 7 J. Powell
  • 49 L. Sousa
  • 29 G. Biancheri

Timeline

  1. Huddersfield
    45' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Balker · On: J. Feeney
  2. Huddersfield
    62' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Harness · On: D. Kasumu
  3. Huddersfield
    62' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Evans · On: B. Wales
  4. Rotherham
    65' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rafferty

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    70' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Harry Gray · On: D. Watmore
  6. Rotherham
    70' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rafferty · On: J. Powell
  7. Huddersfield
    76' Huddersfield Goal · Own Goal
    Lenny Agbaire
  8. Rotherham
    78' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zak Jules · On: Lino Sousa
  9. Huddersfield
    82' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hardie · On: W. Alves
  10. Rotherham
    86' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Reece James · On: B. Cover
  11. Rotherham
    86' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: G. Biancheri

Match Stats

Stat Huddersfield Rotherham
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 76% 69%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 430 357
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.65 1.37
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 327 247
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted in Huddersfield's favor when Rotherham's J. Rafferty was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 65th minute, disrupting Rotherham's rhythm
  • ▸ Lenny Agbaire's own goal in the 76th minute became the turning point, giving Huddersfield the lead and control of the match, which they held until the final whistle