Match report

Rotherham and AFC Wimbledon Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
1–1
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Jan 24, 2026

Rotherham and AFC Wimbledon played to a thrilling 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium in their League One fixture on Tuesday, January 24th. Rotherham took an early lead through Zak Jules but M. Browne ensured AFC Wimbledon left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham scored the first goal in the 50th minute via Zak Jules.
  • • M. Browne equalized for AFC Wimbledon in the 82nd minute.
  • • Reece James and Harry Gray received yellow cards for Rotherham, while Ryan Johnson, P. Bauer, and M. Stevens were booked for AFC Wimbledon.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 6 R. James (D)
  • 14 M. Kaleta (M)
  • 8 K. Spence (M)
  • 16 D. Yearwood (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)
  • 24 H. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 4 L. Kelly
  • 5 S. Raggett
  • 9 J. Hugill
  • 11 A. Martha
  • 17 S. McWilliams
  • 18 L. Agbaire

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 15 P. Bauer (D)
  • 6 R. Johnson (D)
  • 3 S. Seddon (D)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 12 A. Smith (M)
  • 21 M. Hippolyte (M)
  • 11 M. Browne (M)
  • 30 R. Nkeng
  • 14 M. Stevens (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 2 N. Asiimwe
  • 7 J. Tilley
  • 8 C. Maycock
  • 9 O. Bugiel
  • 16 A. Hackford
  • 37 Z. Nelson

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    22' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Reece James

    Foul

  2. AFC Wimbledon
    39' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Johnson

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Yearwood · On: A. Martha
  4. AFC Wimbledon
    48' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bauer

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    50' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Zak Jules · Assist: M. Kaleta
  6. Rotherham
    60' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Gray

    Time wasting

  7. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Stevens · On: A. Hackford
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Bauer · On: J. Tilley
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jake Reeves · On: Z. Nelson
  10. AFC Wimbledon
    73' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hippolyte · On: C. Maycock
  11. Rotherham
    77' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Nombe · On: J. Hugill
  12. Rotherham
    78' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Harry Gray · On: Liam Kelly
  13. Rotherham
    78' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kaleta · On: Lenny Agbaire
  14. AFC Wimbledon
    82' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Browne · Assist: S. Seddon

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 60% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 253 316
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.89 1.02
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 152 224
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Zak Jules' goal in the 50th minute gave Rotherham a crucial lead but proved temporary.
  • ▸ M. Browne's equalizer in the 82nd minute secured AFC Wimbledon a point, shifting momentum back to a draw.