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

Updated 21 February 2023, after full time.

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 was the final score in the Championship on Tuesday 21 February 2023 at AESSEAL New York Stadium. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Rotherham vs Sunderland played?

Rotherham vs Sunderland was played at AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham on Tuesday 21 February 2023, the home ground of Rotherham, which holds 12,021 people. It finished Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship, with kick-off at 19:45 UK time.

What is Rotherham's recent form?

Rotherham have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 13, with results reading L L D D L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-2 defeat away to Swindon in the League Two on 31 October.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 2 and conceding 7, with results reading L L D L W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-0 win at home to Chelsea in the Premier League on 8 November.

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, with Rotherham scoring 8 goals to Sunderland's 8. The most recent was Rotherham United 1-1 Sunderland on 29 December 2023 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Rotherham?

Paul Mullin leads Rotherham with 7 goals across their last 10 games, 0.7 a game, the most of any Rotherham player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Rotherham player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Enzo Le Fée leads Sunderland with 16 shots across their last 10 games, 1.6 a game, the most of any Sunderland player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Sunderland player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Rotherham vs Sunderland?

Chris Kavanagh refereed Rotherham vs Sunderland, averaging 26.8 fouls and 5.2 yellow cards per game across 6 games this season. That is 0.33 red cards a game, and the referee card on this page sets the record beside both teams' fouls and cards.

Rotherham vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
29 Dec 2023ChampionshipRotherham United vs Sunderland1-1
19 Aug 2023ChampionshipSunderland vs Rotherham United2-1
31 Aug 2022ChampionshipSunderland vs Rotherham United3-0
26 Apr 2022League OneSunderland vs Rotherham United1-1
30 Oct 2021League OneRotherham United vs Sunderland5-1

Rotherham 2-1 Sunderland: match stats

Stat Rotherham Sunderland
Possession36%64%
Shots713
Shots on target35
Corners46
Fouls79
Yellow cards21
Tackles1122
Passes281506

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 for1.316 of 24
Goals against1.822 of 24
Shots11.217 of 24
Shots on target3.618 of 24
Fouls13.14 of 24
Tackles13.320 of 24
Passes364.310 of 24
Corners3.424 of 24

Rotherham player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Paul Mullin (8), Tom Bradshaw (3), Fábio André Tavares Desidério (2).
  • Assists: Kian Spence (3), Jayce Fitzgerald (2), Josh Austerfield (2).
  • Shots: Paul Mullin (33), Jili Buyabu (18), Kian Spence (17).
  • Fouls: Jili Buyabu (22), Paul Mullin (20), Kian Spence (19).

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

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for0.920 of 20
Goals against1.717 of 20
Shots12.613 of 20
Shots on target3.813 of 20
Fouls1113 of 20
Tackles1416 of 20
Passes405.113 of 20
Corners4.214 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (3), Chemsdine Talbi (2).
  • Assists: Jocelin Ta Bi (2), Thomas Meunier (2), Nilson Angulo (2).
  • Shots: Enzo Le Fée (25), Brian Brobbey (17), Nordi Mukiele (17).
  • Fouls: Trai Hume (13), Omar Alderete (12), Nilson Angulo (12).

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