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26/08/2025, New York Stadium, Rotherham, England
EFL Cup, Round 2
Rotherham Vs Southampton

Rotherham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: N McCabe (GK) , J McQuerry (CB) , J Yuille (CB) , S Yates (CB) , W MacClery (RB) , A Claude (LB) , D Nay (CDM) , H Cullum (CAM) , L Valentine (RM) , D Owen (LM) , B Govern (ST) And the subs are: N Brannon (CB) , O Kavanagh (CB) , F MacCunn (CM) , C McCartt (CM) , A Jernigan (ST)

Southampton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Oliver (GK) , L Callacghan (CB) , D Cummins (CB) , J Machin (RB) , R McNee (LB) , P McAree (CDM) , B McCrory (CAM) , A Kennedy (RM) , G McBurnett (LM) , R Gerlitz (ST) , B Dunning (ST) And the subs are: F Booth (CB) , N McClung (CB) , J Carmicheal (CM) , M Antonelli (CM) , A Garmon (ST)
Welcome to New York Stadium in Rotherham, England where Rotherham Utd will face Southampton.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 12000.

1' - Rotherham kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Luke Valentine passes the ball to Wayne MacClery.  Wayne MacClery plays the ball to David Nay.  David Nay spots a run from Ben Govern.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

11' - Harry Cullum finds Wayne MacClery with a long ball.  Wayne MacClery passes the ball to Ben Govern.  Ben Govern runs with the ball, beating Gordon McBurnett.  

15' - Luke Valentine finds David Nay with a short pass.  David Nay attempts to use his skills to beat Jeremie Machin, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Rotherham.  

16' - Luke Valentine stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Clinton Oliver manages to catch the ball.  

20' - Clinton Oliver plays a long ball to Jeremie Machin.  Jeremie Machin plays the ball to Patrick McAree.  Patrick McAree sees Bryan Dunning making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bryan Dunning runs on to the ball.  Bryan Dunning tries to cutback and the ball reaches Rodrigue Gerlitz.  Rodrigue Gerlitz takes a shot towards goal...but the shot hits the upright!  Harry Cullum is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

24' - Patrick McAree curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

29' - Sam Yates passes a long ball to David Nay.  David Nay curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

30' - Harry Cullum crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Jeremie Machin.  

40' - Harry Cullum hits the ball from outside the area towards goal...but Clinton Oliver deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Rotherham.  Declan Owen will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Harry Cullum.  Harry Cullum jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but Clinton Oliver stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Jeremie Machin manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

41' - With a turn of pace, Luke Valentine beats Patrick McAree.  

41' - Luke Valentine sees Harry Cullum making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Harry Cullum has strayed offside!  

44' - Rodrigue Gerlitz slides the ball to Jeremie Machin.  Jeremie Machin sees a run from Aaron Kennedy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Aaron Kennedy takes the ball.  Aaron Kennedy looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Aaron Kennedy scores!  That's a fine goal from the Southampton player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

44' - Rotherham kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Southampton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Rodrigue Gerlitz dispossesses Sam Yates and takes possession.  Southampton attempt to counter.  Rodrigue Gerlitz tries to beat Wayne MacClery using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

51' - Rodrigue Gerlitz tries to beat Wayne MacClery using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

51' - Rodrigue Gerlitz tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a tremendous goal from Rodrigue Gerlitz for Southampton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

52' - Rotherham kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Harry Cullum is going to be taken off.  Charlie McCartt is going to be brought on.  

56' - Declan Owen takes a shot from distance towards goal...but its wide!

61' - Joey McQuerry passes a long ball to Luke Valentine.  Luke Valentine looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Clinton Oliver performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

62' - Clinton Oliver sees a run from Rodrigue Gerlitz.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ben Govern is going to be taken off.  Andreas Jernigan is brought on from the bench.  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryan Dunning will come off.  Aaron Garmon joins the game from the bench.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joey McQuerry is going to be taken off.  Noel Brannon joins the game from the bench.  

69' - Charlie McCartt plays a long ball to John Yuille.  John Yuille passes a long ball to Noel Brannon.  Noel Brannon crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Brandon McCrory.  

70' - Brandon McCrory spots a run from Aaron Garmon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Aaron Garmon can't get to the ball!  

71' - Aaron Kennedy tackles John Yuille and takes the ball.  Southampton attempt a quick counter attack.  Aaron Kennedy attempts to beat Noel Brannon using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Aaron Kennedy who takes the ball forward!  

71' - Aaron Kennedy spots a run from Rodrigue Gerlitz.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Patrick McAree is going to be taken off.  Marc Antonelli joins the game from the bench.  

77' - David Nay uses his pace to beat Rob McNee.  

78' - David Nay spots a run from Charlie McCartt.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Charlie McCartt takes the ball.  Charlie McCartt hits a shot...and its in! Its a goal for Rotherham!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

79' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gordon McBurnett is going to be taken off.  Jay Carmicheal is going to be brought on.  

82' - Charlie McCartt tries to beat Liam Callacghan using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

83' - Charlie McCartt spots a run from Declan Owen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Declan Owen is able to take the ball.  Declan Owen looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Rotherham!  The keeper had no chance!

83' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Aaron Kennedy passes to Brandon McCrory.  Brandon McCrory passes to Marc Antonelli.  Marc Antonelli passes a long ball to Liam Callacghan.  Liam Callacghan plays the ball to Rob McNee.  Rob McNee attempts to beat Aaron Claude using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

89' - Rob McNee strikes the ball from long range towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Rotherham kick the ball off for the restart.  

103' - Andreas Jernigan takes the ball past Marc Antonelli with a turn of pace.  

104' - Andreas Jernigan sees a run from David Nay.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and David Nay runs on to the ball.  David Nay attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Rotherham!  The ball went in off the upright!

105' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

109' - Charlie McCartt spots a run from Declan Owen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Declan Owen is caught offside!  

115' - Rodrigue Gerlitz plays a long pass to Rob McNee.  Wayne MacClery tackles Rob McNee and the ball goes loose.  Aaron Kennedy dispossesses Wayne MacClery and the ball goes loose.  Southampton attempt a quick counter attack.  Aaron Kennedy looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

116' - Nicholas McCabe sees a run from Luke Valentine.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Luke Valentine has strayed offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Rotherham Utd 3 - 2 Southampton.