Rotherham beat Chesterfield 2-1 on Saturday, 29 August 2026 in League Two. The match was refereed by Sebastian Stockbridge. It was played at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
First half: Rotherham took the lead at 12' when Fábio Tavares scored, with the assist credited to E. Otoo, making the score 1-0. Brandon Ashley Cover received a yellow card for Rotherham at 17'. L. Bonis received a yellow card for Chesterfield at 18'. Rotherham extended the lead at 41' when T. Bradshaw scored (Missed Penalty), making the score 2-0. J. Buyabu received a yellow card for Rotherham at 43'.
Second half: Rotherham made their 1st substitution at 58', with E. Adegboyega replacing J. Rafferty. Chesterfield made their 1st substitution at 60', with L. Bonis replacing F. Bryden. Rotherham made their 2nd substitution at 64', with J. Buyabu replacing J. Austerfield. Rotherham made their 3rd substitution at 64', with T. Bradshaw replacing P. Mullin. Chesterfield made their 2nd substitution at 70', with J. Koroma replacing T. Naylor. Rotherham made their 4th substitution at 81', with Fábio Tavares replacing A. Martha. Chesterfield made their 3rd substitution at 81', with D. Markanday replacing D. Anisjko. Chesterfield made their 4th substitution at 81', with L. Gordon replacing A. Owolabi-Belewu. Chesterfield made their 5th substitution at 82', with G. McEachran replacing R. Lamptey. Chesterfield reduced the deficit at 88' when L. Mandeville scored (Penalty), making the score 2-1. Rotherham added a late goal to extend the lead at 90' when P. Mullin scored, making the score 3-1.
Rotherham used 4 substitutions while Chesterfield used 5 substitutions. Rotherham got 2 yellow cards, while Chesterfield got 1 yellow card.
How the match was won
- Rotherham outshot their opponent (13-7).
- Chesterfield controlled possession (68%).
- Rotherham had the sharper finishing (4-2 shots on target).
