Match report

Rotherham Defeats Northampton 2-1 In League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
2–1
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Jan 27, 2026

In a thrilling encounter at New York Stadium, Rotherham staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Northampton Town 2–1. Despite conceding early through T. Eaves's goal for the Cobblers, Rotherham rallied with two second-half strikes from Harry Gray and E. Adegboyega to claim all three points in League One.

Key Facts

  • • T. Eaves scored Northampton’s opening goal in the 26th minute.
  • • Harry Gray equalized for Rotherham in the 58th minute, assisted by J. Powell.
  • • E. Adegboyega netted the winning goal for Rotherham in the 84th minute, also from a J. Powell assist.
  • • Rotherham had three yellow cards - S. Nombe (28'), Harry Gray (46'), and J. Rafferty (90'+2).

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 11 A. Martha
  • 16 D. Yearwood
  • 18 L. Agbaire
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 36 E. Adegboyega
  • 44 D. Gore

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 6 J. Willis (D)
  • 5 J. Guthrie (D)
  • 3 C. McCarthy (D)
  • 2 J. Burroughs (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (F)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 10 E. List (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 11 K. Swyer
  • 14 J. Evans
  • 17 M. Jacobs
  • 21 J. Perkins
  • 27 J. Vale
  • 35 M. Dyche

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    26' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves · Assist: J. Guthrie
  2. Rotherham
    28' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nombe

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    39' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kaleta · On: A. Martha
  4. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Gray

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Reece James · On: Daniel Gore
  6. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Gray · Assist: J. Powell
  7. Northampton
    71' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Burroughs · On: K. Swyer
  8. Northampton
    71' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willis · On: M. Dyche
  9. Rotherham
    73' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Spence · On: E. Adegboyega
  10. Northampton
    81' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Eaves · On: Jake Evans
  11. Northampton
    82' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: M. Jacobs
  12. Northampton
    82' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Elliott List · On: Jack Vale
  13. Rotherham
    84' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Adegboyega · Assist: J. Powell
  14. Rotherham
    86' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. McWilliams · On: D. Yearwood
  15. Rotherham
    90'+2 Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rafferty

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Northampton
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 62%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 13 4
Total Passes 332 217
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 244 135
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Gray's equalizing goal in the 58th minute lifted Rotherham’s spirits after trailing for almost an hour.
  • ▸ E. Adegboyega's winning strike in the 84th minute sealed a memorable victory, shifting momentum decisively towards Rotherham.