Match report

Rotherham Defeats Lincoln 3-0 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
3–0
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Nov 8, 2025

Rotherham put forth an impressive display to secure a convincing 3-0 win over Lincoln in their League One showdown. Goals from Reece James, A. Martha, and D. Hall ensured the home side maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Rotherham defeated Lincoln 3-0 in a crucial League One fixture.
  • • Reece James opened the scoring for Rotherham at minute 10 with an assist from Daniel Gore.
  • • A. Martha doubled Rotherham's lead in the 31st minute, assisted by J. Powell.
  • • D. Hall sealed the victory for Rotherham with a goal at the 59th minute.
  • • Lincoln had multiple substitutions and received two yellow cards but could not find an equalizer.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 26 H. Douglas (D)
  • 6 R. James (D)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 44 D. Gore (M)
  • 11 A. Martha (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)
  • 10 S. Nombe (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 18 L. Agbaire
  • 14 M. Kaleta
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 19 J. Benson
  • 20 M. Sherif

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 5 A. Jackson (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (M)
  • 12 E. Ring (M)
  • 20 J. Obikwu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 9 J. Collins
  • 11 O. Thorn
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 23 D. Lembikisa
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    10' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Reece James · Assist: Daniel Gore
  2. Rotherham
    31' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martha · Assist: J. Powell
  3. Rotherham
    50' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nombe

    Foul

  4. Rotherham
    59' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Hall
  5. Lincoln
    61' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Draper

    Foul

  6. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Collins
  7. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McGrandles · On: I. Varfolomeev
  8. Lincoln
    64' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Obikwu · On: O. Thorn
  9. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Ring · On: F. Okoronkwo
  10. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Reach · On: D. Lembikisa
  11. Rotherham
    80' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hugill · On: M. Sherif
  12. Rotherham
    81' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: D. Yearwood
  13. Rotherham
    89' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Nombe · On: J. Benson
  14. Rotherham
    90'+3 Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Martha · On: M. Kaleta

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Lincoln
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 65% 67%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 275 404
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 0.62 1.18
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 180 270
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rotherham's early goal by Reece James set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Lincoln.
  • ▸ The second goal from A. Martha in the 31st minute confirmed Rotherham's dominance and dampened any hopes of a Lincoln comeback.