Cambridge United v Rotherham result
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Cambridge United 0–1 Rotherham — Rotherham won this League One match.
The result
Rotherham won 1–0 at Cambridge United in League One on Tuesday 1 October. Cambridge United are winless in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Rotherham: Samuel Nombe (90’, assisted by Joe Powell).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Cambridge United 0.00, Rotherham 0.00, from 10 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
D. Drysdale showed five yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Cambridge United: Paul Digby (32’), James Brophy (64’), D. Nlundulu (76’) and R. Loft (90+4’); Rotherham: J. Hugill (90+4’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joe Powell (Rotherham) 7.9, Shaun McWilliams (Rotherham) 5.7 and Samuel Nombe (Rotherham) 5.2 led the match.
Next up
Cambridge United next host Wycombe on 20 October 2026.
Rotherham next host Newport County on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Cambridge United: Cambridge United v Wycombe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Rotherham: Rotherham v Newport County, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Cambridge United 0–1 Rotherham · League One
- Referee: D. Drysdale
- Head-to-head (last 2): Cambridge United 0 · draws 0 · Rotherham 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Cambridge United 0W 1D 4L · Rotherham 1W 3D 1L
Cambridge United 0–1 Rotherham (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Cambridge United | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Possession | 58% |
| 10 | Shots | 8 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 7 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 226 | Passes | 312 |
| 50% | Pass accuracy | 64% |
Cambridge United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Reyes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Okedina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Morrison | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Andrew | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Bennett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Brophy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| P. Digby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| K. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Gibbons | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Njoku | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Nlundulu | 80 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| E. Kachunga sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Loft sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
Rotherham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dawson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. Rafferty | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Humphreys | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. McCart | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| R. James | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| J. Powell | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Bramall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Clarke-Harris | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Wilks | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Hungbo | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. McWilliams | 81 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Tiehi sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Nombe sub | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. Holmes sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Hugill sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Cambridge United v Rotherham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-12-18 Cambridge United 0–1 Rotherham
- 2021-11-20 Rotherham 3–1 Cambridge United
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Rotherham?
- In their last 2 meetings, Cambridge United won 0, Rotherham won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cambridge United and Rotherham?
- Recent form — Cambridge United 0W 1D 4L; Rotherham 1W 3D 1L.
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