Match Report
41 points for Rotherham United (23rd), 35 for Northampton Town (24th): a 6-point gap. The last five rounds placed Rotherham United 16th in the league for form — higher than their 23rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Rotherham United 0.89 scored and 1.54 conceded per game, Northampton Town 0.85 and 1.61, with the league averaging 1.32.
Rotherham United's winless run stood at 9.
Across 13 recorded meetings, Rotherham United have 7 wins to Northampton Town's 2, with 4 draws, at 2.77 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 62% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 62%.
The match was played at AESSEAL New York Stadium (capacity 12,021). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Northampton Town led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Rotherham United: Harry Gray (58'), E. Adegboyega (84') · Northampton Town: Tom Eaves (26')
Key stats
Possession: Rotherham United 60% · Northampton Town 40% · Total shots: 19-10 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 13-4