Match report

Peterborough Stuns Rotherham 5-0 in League One Clash

Peterborough
Peterborough
5–0
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Mar 17, 2026

Peterborough United delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Rotherham United in a dominant display in League One. The victory was marked by a brace from D. Kamara and crucial goals from K. Lisbie, J. Morgan, and Archie Collins. Rotherham struggled to find an answer as they made multiple substitutions but could not turn the tide.

Key Facts

  • • Peterborough 5-0 Rotherham
  • • K. Lisbie scored in the 17th minute
  • • J. Morgan added a goal in the 40th minute
  • • D. Kamara scored two penalties at 68th and 76th minutes
  • • Archie Collins sealed the win with a goal in the 81st minute
  • • Rotherham made several substitutions in the second half but failed to score

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 23 H. Mills (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 18 C. Hayes (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 39 O. Aderoju (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 40 J. Mendy
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 42 P. Sykut
  • 32 L. Mendonca
  • 34 D. Kamara

Rotherham

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Cann (G)
  • 18 L. Agbaire (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (M)
  • 28 B. Cover (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (M)
  • 49 L. Sousa (M)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)
  • 20 D. Watmore (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Dawson
  • 19 J. Benson
  • 46 D. Gardner
  • 29 G. Biancheri
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 39 H. Duncan
  • 37 J. Clarke

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    17' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisbie
  2. Rotherham
    33' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Powell · On: J. Benson
  3. Peterborough
    40' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morgan · Assist: Archie Collins
  4. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lino Sousa · On: G. Biancheri
  5. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cover · On: J. Holmes
  6. Peterborough
    65' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Harley Mills · On: J. Mendy
  7. Peterborough
    65' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: P. Sykut
  8. Peterborough
    65' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Aderoju · On: D. Kamara
  9. Peterborough
    68' Peterborough Goal · Penalty
    D. Kamara
  10. Peterborough
    70' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hayes

    Foul

  11. Rotherham
    74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Watmore · On: J. Clarke
  12. Rotherham
    75' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baptiste

    Foul

  13. Peterborough
    76' Peterborough Goal · Penalty
    D. Kamara
  14. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Hayes · On: D. Frith
  15. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: David Okagbue · On: L. Mendonca
  16. Peterborough
    81' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    Archie Collins · Assist: D. Frith

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Rotherham
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 71%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 536 296
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 452 209
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Peterborough took the lead early with a goal from K. Lisbie in the 17th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ Rotherham's inability to respond to the early goal and continued pressure from Peterborough marked a turning point in the game, leading to further setbacks including two penalties conceded by the visitors.