RECAP: Rotherham United 2 Doncaster Rovers 0: Derby defeat for depleted Rovers

Kieran Sadlier twists his way into the box until he has a clear sight of goal but Pontus Dahlberg saves well with his chest.

Rovers work a decent corner routine. It’s played short to Matt Smith who lays it off to Charlie Seaman on the edge of the area. He strikes it first time but it’s blocked, as is the follow up.

Michael Smith slots in from close range to put the hosts ahead.

Mickel Miller charged forward with the ball and threaded a pass through into the area which Smith latched onto quickly and finished well.

Rotherham think they’ve taken the lead as Michael Smith rises well and turns a header past Pontus Dahlberg but it’s ruled out for offside.

Rovers struggled to get a handle on the game over the first ten minutes, unable to deal with Rotherham’s close attention.

Things have settled down since but it’s all becoming a bit bogged down in the middle of the park for both sides.

Rovers are struggling to really establish any sustainable possession.

Rovers caught Rotherham out completely with a free kick from half way which Matt Smith chipped forward. With no one tracking Ben Close, he was in acres of space to bring the ball down and touch it back to Ethan Galbraith, who went for a spectacular volley that powered into the stand.

Ethan Galbraith fails to control a simple pass back, allowing the ball to run through to Ollie Rathbone who is clean on goal. He fires low but it’s a fairly simple save for Pontus Dahlberg, who gathers at the second attempt.

Kieran Sadlier gets a cross beyond Branden Horton to the back post where Mickel Miller meets it but cannot turn his header on target.

Mickel Miller, Rotherham United

And we are finally underway with Ben Close taking the kick-off.