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Rotherham Triumphs Over Northampton in Close Encounter at Sixfields Stadium
Rotherham United secured a 2-0 victory over Northampton Town in a hard-fought match at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, East Midlands, England on Monday, April 1st, 2025. The League One clash, part of round 40 of the regular season, saw Rotherham’s clinical finishing prove decisive.
Despite Northampton enjoying more possession (55%), Rotherham proved more effective in front of goal. Goals from P. Mpanzu (22′, assisted by L. Sibley) and S. Nombe (65′) sealed the three points for the visitors. Rotherham registered 14 shots, 6 on target, compared to Northampton’s 7 shots with 3 on target.
The match was also punctuated by yellow cards. Northampton saw T. Eyoma and B. Perry cautioned, while Rotherham’s J. Powell and J. Hugill were also booked. The referee for the game was S. Simpson. Northampton’s inability to convert their possession advantage into goals ultimately cost them the match.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 71 D. Costelloe came in and T. Roberts went out., at minute 71 T. Eaves came in and L. Mbete went out., at minute 82 N. Guinness-Walker came in and T. Eyoma went out.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 73 J. Hugill came in and L. Sibley went out., at minute 82 J. Clarke-Harris came in and M. Wilks went out., at minute 90 J. Holmes came in and S. Nombe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Northampton
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