Player ratings from Bristol defeat

New man Ben Purrington made an impressive debut for the Millers

ROTHERHAM United fell to a 1-0 defeat at Bristol City meaning they are now 15 points adrift of safety in the Championship table.

Here, Millers writer David Beddows gives his player ratings from Ashton Gate.

ANALYSIS: Millers disappearing over the edge

MILLERS

Richard O'Donnell 7, Stephen Kelly 6, Ben Purrington 7, Richard Wood 6, Semi Ajayi 8, Richie Smallwood 7, Anthony Forde 6, Will Vaulks 6, Joe Newell 7, Joe Mattock 6, Danny Ward 6

Subs: Jerry Yates for Mattock (63) 5, Jon Taylor for Forde (67) 6, Dexter Blackstock for Kelly (86). Not used: Laurence Bilboe, Scott Allan, Alex Bray, Mason Warren

BRISTOL CITY

Fabian Giefer 6, Mark Little 6, Bailey Wright 7, Aiden Flint 8, Scott Golbourne 6, Jens Hegeler 7, Marlon Pack 6, David Cotterill 6, Joe Bryan 7, Lee Tomlin 5, Tammy Abraham 7

Subs: Matty Taylor for Little (58) 6, Jamie Paterson for Tomlin (58) 6, Milan Djuric for Abraham (58) 7. Not used: Frank Fielding, Josh Brownhill, Callum O'Dowda, Zak Vyner