Match report
Rotherham Stuns Exeter City with a 4-0 Victory in League One
Exeter City
0–4
FT
Rotherham
Jan 31, 2026
Rotherham marched past Exeter City with an emphatic 4-0 win at St. James Park on Tuesday, sealing a crucial three points in the League One standings. Rotherham's goals from Baptiste, Rafferty, Harry Gray, and McWilliams ensured they outclassed their opponents throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Rotherham scored four unanswered goals against Exeter City.
- • Goals came from J. Baptiste (28'), J. Rafferty (71'), Harry Gray (72'), and S. McWilliams (75').
- • Exeter's E. Brierley received a yellow card for a foul at 24'.
- • Late yellows were given to Exeter players J. Magennis (83') and I. Niskanen (86').
Lineups
Exeter City
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Whitworth (G)
- 26 P. Sweeney (D)
- 5 J. Fitzwater (D)
- 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
- 14 I. Niskanen (M)
- 6 E. Brierley (M)
- 31 J. Doyle-Hayes
- 34 L. Oakes (M)
- 12 R. Cole (F)
- 9 J. Wareham (F)
- 7 C. Mendes (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Bycroft
- 4 E. Turns
- 17 A. Higgins
- 10 J. Aitchison
- 28 T. Tuterov
- 27 J. Magennis
- 19 S. Cox
Rotherham
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 C. Dawson (G)
- 2 J. Rafferty (D)
- 15 J. Baptiste (D)
- 3 Z. Jules (D)
- 6 R. James (D)
- 7 J. Powell (M)
- 44 D. Gore (M)
- 8 K. Spence (M)
- 17 S. McWilliams (F)
- 10 S. Nombe (F)
- 24 H. Gray (F)
Substitutes
- 13 T. Cann
- 18 L. Agbaire
- 36 E. Adegboyega
- 26 H. Douglas
- 23 J. Holmes
- 16 D. Yearwood
- 11 A. Martha
Timeline
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24' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardE. BrierleyFoul
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28' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Baptiste · Assist: J. Powell -
40' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: Daniel Gore · On: E. Adegboyega -
57' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Oakes · On: A. Higgins -
57' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison -
57' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mendes · On: T. Tuterov -
71' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Rafferty · Assist: S. Nombe -
72' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalHarry Gray · Assist: S. McWilliams -
74' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Wareham · On: J. Magennis -
74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Spence · On: D. Yearwood -
75' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Sweeney · On: S. Cox -
75' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalS. McWilliams -
77' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Nombe · On: A. Martha -
83' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardJ. MagennisArgument
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86' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardI. NiskanenFoul
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90'+7 Rotherham Card · Yellow CardA. MarthaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Exeter City | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 71% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 270 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | 0.64 | 1.53 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 438 | 191 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rotherham took the lead in the 28th minute when J. Baptiste scored from an assist by J. Powell, which shifted momentum decisively in their favor.
- ▸ The Gills sealed their victory with three goals within five minutes (71', 72', and 75') to secure a comprehensive win over Exeter City.