Peterborough vs Rotherham Match Report & Stats: 3-3 – Six-Goal Thriller at London Road

Competition | EFL League One |
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Date | 12th October 2024 |
Teams | Peterborough United vs Rotherham United |
Venue | London Road Stadium, Peterborough |
Final Score | Peterborough 3-3 Rotherham |
Peterborough v Rotherham Match Report
Peterborough and Rotherham played out a high-octane 3-3 draw, with both sides taking and surrendering leads in a dramatic display of attacking football. Peterborough took an early lead but soon found themselves behind as Rotherham responded with three quick goals. The Posh came from behind in the second half, thanks in part to an own goal by Rotherham's Jamie Rafferty, which kept them in contention. Ethan Fernandez's 64th-minute equaliser sealed a point in a captivating encounter.
Peterborough enjoyed the majority of possession, yet Rotherham's clinical counter-attacks created significant pressure, ultimately leading to a thrilling, goal-packed draw.
Key Moments
- 17': Goal! Peterborough’s Dornelly opens the scoring, assisted by Poku.
- 19': Goal! Rotherham’s Nombe equalises, showcasing his composure in front of goal.
- 23': Goal! Wilks puts Rotherham ahead, assisted by Tiehi.
- 45+1': Goal! Clarke-Harris extends Rotherham’s lead just before half-time.
- 50': Own Goal! Rafferty’s unfortunate deflection brings Peterborough back into the game.
- 53': Goal! Fernandez equalises for Peterborough, set up by Sparkes.
Stats at a Glance
Statistic | Peterborough | Rotherham |
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Possession | 75% | 25% |
Goal Attempts | 13 | 12 |
Shots on Goal | 6 | 6 |
Shots off Goal | 2 | 4 |
Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
Corner Kicks | 8 | 3 |
Offsides | 0 | 3 |
Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 3 |
Fouls | 9 | 15 |
Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
Lineups
Peterborough United (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Steer
Defenders: Dornelly, Fernandez (C), Wallin, Sparkes
Midfielders: O'Brien-Brady, De Havilland; Poku, Randall, Mothersille
Forward: Jones
Rotherham United (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Dawson
Defenders: Rafferty, Humphreys, McCart, James
Midfielders: Odoffin, Tiehi, Powell
Forwards: Wilks, Clarke-Harris, Nombe
Substitutes Used
- Peterborough: Ajiboye (for Dornelly, 79’), Ihionvein (for Mothersille, 89’)
- Rotherham: Hugill (for Clarke-Harris, 46’), Bramall (for Wilks, 64’), Holmes (for Nombe, 76’)
Betting Tip Analysis
- ✅ Tip 1: Double Chance: Draw/Rotherham – This tip paid off as the game ended in a draw.
- ❌ Tip 2: Under 2.5 Goals – This prediction missed as the game ended in a 3-3 draw.
- ✅ Tip 3: Both Teams to Score – Both teams found the net multiple times in a high-scoring match.
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Dusan Jovanovic
Over the past ten years, Dusan has specialised in analysing and handicapping various sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NBA, NHL, and numerous European football leagues.