Match report

Rotherham 1–1 Reading: League One Draw

Rotherham
Rotherham
1–1
FT
Reading
Reading
Apr 25, 2026

Rotherham and Reading battled to a 1–1 draw in a closely contested League One match. Goals from S. Nombe and Daniel Kyerewaa kept both teams on level terms. The early yellow cards to Rotherham's E. Adegboyega and D. Hall set the tone for a physical encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham scored first through S. Nombe at the 25th minute.
  • • Reading equalized with Daniel Kyerewaa at the 47th minute.
  • • Rotherham saw two players booked early on: E. Adegboyega and D. Hall in the 14th and 15th minutes, respectively.
  • • Reading also had three players cautioned: P. Lane (80th), H. Roberts (87th), and J. Baptiste (90th).
  • • The match ended in a 1–1 draw, both teams sharing the points in League One.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Cann (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 36 E. Adegboyega (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 44 D. Gore (M)
  • 16 D. Yearwood (M)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 23 J. Holmes (M)
  • 24 H. Gray (M)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 B. Childs
  • 11 A. Martha
  • 9 J. Hugill
  • 29 G. Biancheri
  • 39 H. Duncan
  • 37 J. Clarke
  • 51 C. Lee

Reading

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 12 F. Burns (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 24 R. Nyambe (M)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 6 L. Fraser (M)
  • 5 H. Roberts (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (F)
  • 32 P. Lane (F)
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Norcott
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 2 K. Abrefa
  • 57 S. Patton
  • 49 E. Osho
  • 37 L. Howard
  • 30 M. Ritchie

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    14' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    E. Adegboyega

    Foul

  2. Rotherham
    15' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hall

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    25' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nombe · Assist: Daniel Gore
  4. Reading
    47' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Kyerewaa · Assist: P. Lane
  5. Rotherham
    62' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Hall · On: A. Martha
  6. Rotherham
    62' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Yearwood · On: C. Lee
  7. Rotherham
    76' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Holmes · On: J. Clarke
  8. Reading
    80' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    P. Lane

    Foul

  9. Reading
    81' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lane · On: E. Osho
  10. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: M. Ritchie
  11. Reading
    87' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    H. Roberts

    Unallowed field entering

  12. Reading
    88' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Ehibhatiomhan · On: S. Patton
  13. Reading
    89' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Roberts · On: K. Abrefa
  14. Rotherham
    90' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baptiste

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Reading
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 69% 75%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 258 343
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 177 256
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 8 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Nombe's early goal at the 25th minute gave Rotherham the lead and a boost in confidence.
  • ▸ Daniel Kyerewaa's equalizing goal at the 47th minute shifted momentum back to Reading, leading to a balanced second half.