Player ratings and match stats from Stevenage 1 Rotherham United 1

Paul Davis gives his verdict on events at the Lamex Stadium.

Millers (3-4-1-2)

Sam Nombe puts Rotherham United in front at Stevenage.placeholder image
Sam Nombe puts Rotherham United in front at Stevenage.

Dillon Phillips: 6

Made two very good saves but was then at fault for Stevenage's equaliser.

Joe Rafferty: 5

The player who hardly ever has a poor game had a poor game. His touch and timing were uncharacteristically off.

Hakeem Odoffin: 9

Outstanding at the heart of the defence. Barely put a foot wrong. Won headers, got in blocks and was assured in possession. A captain leading by example.

Cameron Humphreys: 7

Very solid alongside Odoffin. Competed well and passed well. Calm under pressure.

Pelly Mpanzu: 6

Missed a big chance just before the break in a hit-and-miss display.

Liam Kelly: 6

Moments of class but he wasn't a dominating influence as he made his return from illness.

Joe Powell: 6

Another assist. Always busy, sometimes to telling effect, sometimes less so.

Reece James: 6

Neat, steady, unspectacular.

Louie Sibley: 5

Has gone off the boil in the last couple of matches and he offered little threat here.

Mallik Wilks: 5

Another one of his frustrating days. Threatened to spark but never quite managed to.

Sam Nombe: 6

Bagged a goal before his early injury exit. Rotherham missed his pace, mobility and willingness to run.

The subs

Jonson Clarke-Harris (for Nombe 22): 4

Won headers in his own box but did hardly anything in the opposition one. Looked laboured and off the pace.

Shaun McWilliams (for Kelly 67): 6

Made an impact. Just needs more game time after injury.

Dan Gore (for Louie Sibley 67): 6

Has obvious quality but didn't see enough of the ball. Good to see the young loanee playing again after a foot problem.

Josh Kayode (for Wilks 84): NA

Did really well to create a late opening with a good touch and a burst of pace but then spoiled it with indecision and a weak pass.

Not used: Jake Hull, Jack Holmes, Jordan Hugill.

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