Player ratings and match stats from Reading 1 Rotherham United 1

Millers(3-4-3)

Cameron Dawson: 7

In the best form of his Rotherham career. Made a hash of a corner, when he dropped the ball, but was otherwise very sound. Could do nothing about the goal and pulled one an excellent second-half save.

Joe Rafferty: 8

Hamish Douglas's on-field dad. Another player performing better than he ever has in a Millers shirt.

Hamish Douglas: 8

His tender age is becoming an irrelevance. His displays are those of a senior pro. Really solid once again.

Reece James: 8

Quietly, efficiently did all that was asked of him. He's really stepped up during the unbeaten run.

Denzel Hall: 8

Another game, another demonstration of sustained quality. Did everything well. Showed wonderful skill in the build-up to the goal.

Kian Spence: 8

Plugged gaps, made tackles, created danger and ran and ran and ran.

Dan Gore: 8

Just like his teammate, plugged gaps, made tackles, created danger and ran and ran and ran. He and Spence are an extremely effective pairing.

Joe Powell: 7

Good on the ball. Sparked a number of attacks and kept the visitors on the move.

Shaun McWilliams: 6

Not quite as fluent in his running as usual and his half-time substitution with a hamstring complaint explained why.

Jordan Hugill: 8

An extra mark for bravery. That ankle of his is really, really sore. He was having trouble walking after the match. Winning over the fans with his character and determination this season.

Josh Benson: 7

Took his goal. You never thought a player of his talent would miss. Made some telling contributions before being sacrificed as Rotherham added numbers to their defence.

The subs

Ar'Jany Martha (for Hugill H-T): 6

An intermittent threat with his mobility and close control. Not really his type of match as Rotherham were doing most of the defending in the second half.

Dru Yearwood (for McWilliams H-T): 6

Steady. Did an unspectacular but important job.

Thomas Holmes (for Benson 66): 6

Great to see him back from injury. Won headers. Would have been given a 7 had he been involved for longer.

Not used: Ted Cann, Liam Kelly, Jack Holmes, Josh Ayres.

Reading (3-4-2-1): Joel Pereira 6; Paudie O'Connor 7, Derrick Williams 7, Jeriel Dorsett 7 (Mamadi Camara 73); Kelvin Abrefa 7 (Andy Yiadom 73), Lewis Wing 8, Charlie Savage 7, Randell Williams 5 (Mark O'Mahony 61, 5); Matt Ritchie 7 (Andre Garcia 61, 6), Kamari Doyle 7; Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan 6. Subs not used: Jack Stevens, Andy Rinomhota, Michael Stickland.

Goals: Benson 20 (Rotherham); Savage 78 (Reading)

Referee: Alan Young (Swindon)

Attendance: 15,279 (407)

Opposition view

“It's disappointing that we haven't taken all three points. I think we controlled enough of the game to win it. We created some big chances and weren't clinical in those moments. The hardest bit is the final third of the pitch.

“It was a very pleasing performance in some areas. There's a lot to work with. A goal like Charlie Savage's deserves to win a game.

“Overall, did we work their keeper enough? Probably not.”

– Reading boss Leam Richardson

The stats

Possession: Reading 67 per cent, Millers 33

Goal attempts: Reading 11, Millers 8

On target: Reading 6, Millers 1

Touches in opposition box: Reading 30, Millers 9

Corners: Reading 4, Millers 3

Fouls committed: Reading 6, Millers 9

Final word

Rotherham are a tough away side. They're becoming very hard to beat. Considering their injury problems, what they're achieving is amazing.