Match report

Rotherham and Burton Albion Draw 2-2 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
2–2
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Nov 4, 2025

Rotherham managed to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Burton Albion in their League One encounter. The visitors took an early lead with goals from Kieron Lofthouse and Tom Shade, but Rotherham fought back through an own goal by Tom Sibbick and a late equalizer from Harrison Douglas.

Key Facts

  • • Burton Albion took the lead in the 51st minute with Kieron Lofthouse scoring.
  • • Tom Shade doubled Burton's advantage at the 63rd-minute mark, assisted by Josh Beesley.
  • • Rotherham responded through an own goal from Tom Sibbick in the 69th minute.
  • • Harrison Douglas scored a crucial equalizer for Rotherham in the final minutes of regular time.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-5-1-1

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)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (F)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 18 L. Agbaire
  • 39 H. Duncan
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 19 J. Benson
  • 9 J. Hugill
  • 20 M. Sherif

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 8 C. Webster (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 18 J. Moon
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: M. Sherif
  2. Burton Albion
    51' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse · Assist: C. Webster
  3. Burton Albion
    63' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Shade · Assist: J. Beesley
  4. Burton Albion
    69' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sibbick

    Argument

  5. Rotherham
    69' Rotherham Goal · Own Goal
    T. Sibbick
  6. Rotherham
    71' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hall · On: J. Benson
  7. Burton Albion
    76' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    T. Shade

    Argument

  8. Burton Albion
    83' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Shade · On: F. Tavares
  9. Burton Albion
    84' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Bradley Collins

    Time wasting

  10. Rotherham
    90'+2 Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Reece James · On: J. Hugill
  11. Burton Albion
    90'+3 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Webster · On: Jasper Moon
  12. Rotherham
    90'+6 Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Spence · On: Lenny Agbaire
  13. Rotherham
    90' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Douglas · Assist: J. Benson

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Burton Albion
Fouls 12 4
Pass Accuracy 78% 71%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 444 285
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 346 202
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Burton Albion's early two-goal lead after half an hour seemed to put them firmly on course for victory.
  • ▸ Rotherham's equalizer through Tom Sibbick's own goal ignited a comeback that would eventually culminate in the match’s final score.