Match report
Stockport County Defeats Rotherham 3-2 in League One Thriller
Stockport County
3–2
FT
Rotherham
Jan 17, 2026
Stockport County stunned Rotherham with a nail-biting 3-2 victory in their League One match. The game was defined by an early own goal from Sean Raggett, followed by another own goal from Cameron Dawson and a goal from B. Andresson for Stockport County. Despite S. Nombe's effort to bring Rotherham back into the game, Stockport held on to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Stockport County 3-2 Rotherham (League One match)
- • Sean Raggett scored an own goal for Stockport County in the 13th minute
- • Cameron Dawson's own goal gave Stockport County a crucial lead at 55 minutes
- • S. Nombe reduced Rotherham's deficit with a goal in the 60th minute
- • B. Andresson scored the decisive goal for Stockport County in the 76th minute
Lineups
Stockport County
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
- 5 J. Olowu (D)
- 33 B. Hills (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (M)
- 26 O. Norwood (M)
- 23 B. Osborn (M)
- 14 T. Edun (M)
- 27 O. Bailey (F)
- 28 J. Stokes (F)
- 19 K. Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 34 C. Addai
- 7 J. Diamond
- 10 J. Fevrier
- 11 M. Mothersille
- 22 B. Andresson
- 31 J. Hunt
- 41 J. Okeke
Rotherham
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Dawson (G)
- 2 J. Rafferty (D)
- 5 S. Raggett (D)
- 15 J. Baptiste (D)
- 23 J. Holmes (M)
- 17 S. McWilliams (M)
- 4 L. Kelly (M)
- 16 D. Yearwood (M)
- 14 M. Kaleta (M)
- 24 H. Gray (F)
- 9 J. Hugill (F)
Substitutes
- 13 T. Cann
- 18 L. Agbaire
- 3 Z. Jules
- 6 R. James
- 37 J. Clarke
- 8 K. Spence
- 10 S. Nombe
Timeline
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13' Stockport County Goal · Own GoalSean Raggett
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24' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardT. Edun
Foul
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42' Rotherham Goal · Own GoalJ. Olowu
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Holmes · On: Reece James
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: Liam Kelly · On: K. Spence
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hugill · On: S. Nombe
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53' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardJ. Stokes
Foul
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55' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardJ. Rafferty
Argument
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55' Stockport County Goal · Own GoalCameron Dawson
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60' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalS. Nombe · Assist: S. McWilliams
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61' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Osborn · On: J. Fevrier
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62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Olowu · On: B. Andresson
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68' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kaleta · On: Zak Jules
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71' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardO. Norwood
Foul
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73' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Dacres-Cogley · On: J. Hunt
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76' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalB. Andresson
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82' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Stokes · On: Jack Diamond
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89' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardK. Spence
Foul
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90'+5 Rotherham subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Rafferty · On: Lenny Agbaire
Match Stats
| Stat | Stockport County | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 56% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 486 | 266 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.25 | 0.52 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 149 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early own goal by Sean Raggett set the tone and gave Stockport County a confidence boost at 1-0 after just 13 minutes.
- ▸ Stockport's second own goal from Cameron Dawson in the 55th minute secured their lead, crucially turning around Rotherham’s momentum.