Match report
Rotherham and Burton Albion Draw 2-2 in League One Clash
Rotherham
2–2
FT
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
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: S. McWilliams · On: M. Sherif -
51' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalK. Lofthouse · Assist: C. Webster -
63' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalT. Shade · Assist: J. Beesley -
69' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardT. SibbickArgument
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69' Rotherham Goal · Own GoalT. Sibbick -
71' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Hall · On: J. Benson -
76' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardT. ShadeArgument
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83' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Shade · On: F. Tavares -
84' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardBradley CollinsTime wasting
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90'+2 Rotherham subst · Substitution 4Off: Reece James · On: J. Hugill -
90'+3 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Webster · On: Jasper Moon -
90'+6 Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Spence · On: Lenny Agbaire -
90' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalH. 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.