Match report

Reading and Rotherham Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Reading
Reading
1–1
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Nov 22, 2025

Reading managed to secure a hard-fought draw against Rotherham with a late equalizer in their League One match. The game saw early pressure from Rotherham who took the lead through J. Benson, but Reading's resilience paid off as Charlie Savage leveled the score late in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham scored first through J. Benson (20th minute)
  • • Reading equalized with a goal from Charlie Savage (78th minute)
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards affected both teams' game plan

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 2 K. Abrefa (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 33 D. Williams (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 30 M. Ritchie (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 21 R. Williams (M)
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Yiadom
  • 18 A. Rinomhota
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 20 M. O'Mahony
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 28 M. Camara

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 26 H. Douglas (D)
  • 6 R. James (D)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 8 K. Spence (M)
  • 44 D. Gore (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (F)
  • 19 J. Benson (F)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 4 L. Kelly
  • 11 A. Martha
  • 12 T. Holmes
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 41 J. Ayres

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    20' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benson · Assist: D. Hall
  2. Rotherham
    24' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Benson

    Foul

  3. Reading
    33' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ritchie

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hugill · On: A. Martha
  5. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: D. Yearwood
  6. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Yearwood

    Foul

  7. Reading
    61' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ritchie · On: Andre Garcia
  8. Reading
    61' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Williams · On: M. O'Mahony
  9. Rotherham
    66' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Benson · On: J. Holmes
  10. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Abrefa · On: A. Yiadom
  11. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: Mamadi Camará
  12. Reading
    78' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Charlie Savage
  13. Rotherham
    88' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Douglas

    Foul

  14. Reading
    90'+3 Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. Yiadom

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reading Rotherham
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 66%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 545 265
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.01 0.84
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 465 174
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rotherham's early lead at 20 minutes set the tone for their defensive strategy
  • ▸ Charlie Savage's goal in the 78th minute was a turning point, shifting Reading’s momentum and securing them a point