Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Rotherham vs Sunderland - result

Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham on 21 February 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Rotherham have won 1, Sunderland 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Rotherham vs Sunderland?

Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship on Tuesday 21 February 2023 at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Where was Rotherham vs Sunderland played?

Rotherham vs Sunderland was played at AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham, the home ground of Rotherham.

What is Rotherham's recent form?

Rotherham's last five results read D D D L L (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read W D W W D (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Sunderland?

Across the last 5 meetings Rotherham have won 1, Sunderland have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Rotherham United 1-1 Sunderland on 29 December 2023 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Rotherham?

Jili Buyabu leads Rotherham with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Rotherham vs Sunderland?

Chris Kavanagh refereed Rotherham vs Sunderland, averaging 25.3 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Rotherham vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
29 Dec 2023	Championship	Rotherham United vs Sunderland	1-1
19 Aug 2023	Championship	Sunderland vs Rotherham United	2-1
31 Aug 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Rotherham United	3-0
26 Apr 2022	League One	Sunderland vs Rotherham United	1-1
30 Oct 2021	League One	Rotherham United vs Sunderland	5-1

Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Rotherham	Sunderland
Possession	36%	64%
Shots	7	13
Shots on target	3	5
Corners	4	6
Fouls	7	9
Yellow cards	2	1
Tackles	11	22
Passes	281	506

Rotherham vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Rotherham: O. Rathbone 19', S. Ferguson 56'. Sunderland: J. Gelhardt 61'.

Rotherham season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.4	11 of 24
Goals against	1.4	17 of 24
Shots	13.4	13 of 24
Shots on target	4.3	9 of 24
Fouls	11.9	9 of 24
Tackles	13.1	20 of 24
Passes	379.1	9 of 24
Corners	4.3	16 of 24

Rotherham player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Paul Mullin (3), Fábio André Tavares Desidério (2), Tom Bradshaw (1).
Assists: Ar'jany Martha (2), Kian Spence (1), Fábio André Tavares Desidério (1).
Shots: Paul Mullin (18), Fábio André Tavares Desidério (16), Jili Buyabu (12).
Fouls: Jili Buyabu (12), Paul Mullin (10), Josh Austerfield (8).

Sunderland season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	15 of 20
Goals against	2	16 of 20
Shots	13.2	12 of 20
Shots on target	5	6 of 20
Fouls	13	3 of 20
Tackles	15.6	11 of 20
Passes	400.6	14 of 20
Corners	4	13 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (2), Enzo Le Fée (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Brian Brobbey (11), Nordi Mukiele (9).
Fouls: Dan Ballard (10), Reinildo Mandava (8), Wilson Isidor (8).