Player ratings and match stats from Rotherham United 1 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Millers writer Paul Davis gives his verdict on League One events at AESSEAL New York Stadium yesterday between two teams unbeaten in League One since September 27.

Millers (3-1-4-2)

Denzel Hall during his superb display against Wycombe Wanderers. Picture: Jim Brailsfordplaceholder image
Denzel Hall during his superb display against Wycombe Wanderers. Picture: Jim Brailsford

Cameron Dawson: 7

Showed his usual excellence in his shot-stopping. Came for crosses but could maybe have caught a couple that he punched away. Has been playing well for a while now.

Joe Rafferty: 8

So, so solid. So, so committed. It matters so, so much to him. A captain giving a captain's display.

Hamish Douglas: 7

Wanted to win for his best friend, Owen Jenkinson. That didn't happen, but the young defender can be pleased with his efforts in honour of his great pal.

Reece James: 7

Has been at the top of his game for a number of weeks now and that didn't change on this occasion.

Dan Gore: 7

Not quite at his best, but a Dan Gore slightly below his best is still better than most midfielders in League One. Won the ball and used it well. Just lacked a bit of spark in attack. Made a crucial goal-saving block in the second half.

Denzel Hall: 9

Why is he in League One (although I'm very glad that he is and that it's with Rotherham)? Why isn't he playing international football for Jamaica? Utter class. Does everything right, always. Reaches levels beyond most third-tier players. His speed and quality on the ball against a good side were something to behold.

Kian Spence: 8

Wayward in his passing at times, but he offered so much in every other aspect of the game that we can forgive that. Popped up everywhere and could have had a hat-trick on another day. Nimble and combative, with an endless supply of energy. A big influence in defence and attack.

Josh Benson: 5

A disappointing contribution from a dangerous player. Didn't see a lot of the ball and didn't do much with it when he did have it.

Joe Powell: 6

Good at times, not vintage Powelly at others.

Jordan Hugill: 8

Hard to believe that he's carrying an injury. Gave his best performance of the season. Worked hard, banged into defenders, won balls, linked play, set up chances with clever touches and passes and might have scored himself. Winning over once-dubious fans. Has stepped up when the Millers really needed him.

Ar'Jany Martha: 4

Lovely control and balance as he set up the leveller. Sadly, it was about the only time he showed those attributes. A passenger for much of the contest.

The subs

Thomas Holmes (for Benson 61): 6

Won his headers, communicated and looked assured on the ball. Would have been a 7 had he been on the pitch for longer.

Shaun McWilliams (for Powell 84): NA

Added ‘legs’ in the last ten minutes.

Not used: Ted Cann, Sean Raggett, Dru Yearwood, Liam Kelly, Jack Holmes.

Wycombe (4-2-3-1): Mikki van Sas 8; Jack Grimmer 7, Connor Taylor 7, Anders Hagelskjaer 7, Dan Harvie 6 (Niall Huggins 70); Magnus Westergaard 7, Caolan Boyd-Munce 6 (Bradley Fink 84); Fred Onyedinma 7, Jamie Mullins 7, Sam Bell 6; Cauley Woodrow 6 (Dan Casey 70). Subs not used: Stuart Moore, James Tilley, Donnell McNeilly, Alex Lowry.

Goals: Spence 70 (Rotherham); Mullins (Wycombe 14)

Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge (Tyne and Wear)

Attendance: 8,360 (334)

Opposition view

“It's two points dropped. I was really disappointed with the second half. The only disappointing thing about the first half was that we weren't more than one goal ahead. I thought we were really good then but didn't test the goalkeeper enough.

“At the start of the second half, we lose a duel, we lose a duel, we lose a duel, then it's throw-in, corner, throw-in, corner. It gets their (Rotherham's) tails up. We forgot that we can actually pass the ball. The good thing is that we didn't lose the game.”

– Wycombe boss Michael Duff

The stats

Possession: Millers 49 per cent, Wycombe 51

Goal attempts: Millers 14, Wycombe 10

On target: Millers 6, Wycombe 4

Touches in opposition box: Millers 17, Wycombe 17

Corners: Millers 6, Wycombe 5

Fouls committed: Millers 10, Wycombe 10

Final word

Injuries, injuries and more injuries. Yet nine games unbeaten. A magnificent effort.

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