Match report

Peterborough Defeats Rotherham 2-0 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
0–2
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Jan 1, 2026

Peterborough secured a convincing win against Rotherham in their League One clash on January 1st, ending the match 2-0. The victory was solidified by an early own goal from J. Rafferty and a second half finish from Brandon Khela. Despite multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, Peterborough maintained control throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rotherham 0–2 Peterborough
  • • Own Goal by J. Rafferty (Rotherham) in the 61st minute
  • • Goal scored by Brandon Khela (Peterborough) in the 73rd minute
  • • J. Hugill and Zak Jules from Rotherham received yellow cards

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Dawson (G)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 3 Z. Jules (D)
  • 15 J. Baptiste (D)
  • 16 D. Yearwood (M)
  • 22 D. Hall (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 7 J. Powell (M)
  • 6 R. James (M)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)
  • 29 K. Etete (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cann
  • 4 L. Kelly
  • 5 S. Raggett
  • 11 A. Martha
  • 18 L. Agbaire
  • 23 J. Holmes
  • 41 J. Ayres

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 29 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady (M)
  • 11 D. Frith (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 19 G. Lindgren (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Reyes
  • 8 B. Khela
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 16 B. Woods
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 27 H. Leonard
  • 33 J. Dornelly

Timeline

  1. Rotherham
    33' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hugill

    Foul

  2. Peterborough
    45'+1 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    C. Johnston

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Reece James · On: A. Martha
  4. Rotherham
    53' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Etete · On: J. Ayres
  5. Rotherham
    55' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Zak Jules

    Foul

  6. Rotherham
    58' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Yearwood

    Foul

  7. Peterborough
    61' Peterborough Goal · Own Goal
    J. Rafferty
  8. Rotherham
    66' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rafferty · On: Liam Kelly
  9. Rotherham
    66' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Yearwood · On: J. Holmes
  10. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. O'Brien-Brady · On: Brandon Khela
  11. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lindgren · On: H. Leonard
  12. Rotherham
    72' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    S. McWilliams

    Foul

  13. Peterborough
    73' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    Brandon Khela
  14. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Garbett · On: B. Woods
  15. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: C. Hayes
  16. Rotherham
    79' Rotherham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Hall · On: Sean Raggett
  17. Peterborough
    84' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Kioso · On: J. Dornelly
  18. Rotherham
    90'+4 Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ayres

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Peterborough
Fouls 21 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 83%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 20
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 278 504
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.93 1.43
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 192 418
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Peterborough scored an own goal by J. Rafferty in the 61st minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Peterborough sealed their victory with Brandon Khela's goal in the 73rd minute, solidifying their position and control over the game.