Points and goals as the rise goes on ... on-the-whistle report: Rotherham United 3 Lincoln City 0

The Millers are up to 12th place after an emphatic victory stretched their unbeaten run in League One to six matches.

In the Remembrance Day fixture, they gave a performance to remember as they continued their autumn march under manager Matt Hamshaw and were given a standing ovation at the final whistle.

The Imps, who had arrived in fifth spot, had no answer to a display of relentless attacking and effort by the home team as goals from Reece James, Ar’Jany Martha and Denzel Hall did the damage.

Rotherham were the first side to threaten and Shaun McWilliams went racing through only for goalkeeper George Wickens' tackle to deny the midfield man a second-minute opener.

A lead wasn't long in coming, however. The visitors stood off James who thought about shooting, thought about it again and then sent a low 25-yarder skimming into the corner of the net.

Before the start, there had been an immaculate minute's silence. Now, the volume levels were somewhat higher as New York fans got behind their team.

A fresh-aired attempt at a clearance by Hamish Douglas let in Lincoln's Justin Obikwu but the young defender redeemed himself by getting back to clear.

Just past the half-hour mark, Rotherham doubled their advantage with a goal-of-the-season contender from Martha.

Joe Powell spotted him lurking outside the penalty area, found him direct from a corner and a blur of quick feet and a stunning volley from the Dutchman were too much for City to handle.

Rotherham had begun the day in 13th spot, but results in the lunch-time matches had dropped them to 15th by the time they kicked off.

They looked like they would be more elevated than that by the close of play as they controlled the contest up to the break.

Sam Nombe was a whisker away from making it 3-0 as half-time approached. He hurt himself in the process and there was huge relief when he was able to continue.

Cameron Dawson was called into serious action for the first time just before the interval, spreading himself well to stop Rob Street giving Lincoln a way back into the game.

The Millers had made one change to the side that had started the 2-2 draw with Burton Albion four days earlier.

Kian Spence was unavailable, so attacker Martha moved into midfield, with striker Jordan Hugill coming into the 11.

A welcome sight on the bench was Marvin Kaleta, available for the first time since the hamstring injury he picked up at Mansfield Town in late September.

Also among the substitutes was young centre-forward Josh Ayres who was added to the matchday 18 when defender Lenny Agbaire dropped out during the warm-up.

In the Lincoln squad was former Rotherham loanee Dexter Lembikisa.

The Millers stretched their lead further on the hour mark when Martha's cross found its way to Denzel Hall who made no mistake with a precision finish in front of the North Stand.

Rotherham remained on top, seeing out the game without alarm, and sub Martin Sherif brought a save from Wickens late on and just missed the target in the dying seconds.

New York was a happy, raucous place and Hamshaw’s men deserved their ovation at the end.

Rotherham (3-1-4-2): Cameron Dawson; Joe Rafferty, Hamish Dougas, Reece James; Dan Gore; Denzel Hall, Shaun McWilliams (Dru Yearwood 80), Joe Powell, Ar'Jany Martha (Marvin Kaleta 90+3); Jordan Hugill (Martin Sherif 80), Sam Nombe (Josh Benson 89). Subs not used: Ted Cann, Jack Holmes, Josh Ayres.

Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens; Adam Reach (Dexter Lembikisa 79), Adam Jackson, Sonny Bradley, Tom Hamer; Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles (Ivan Varfolomeev 63); Rob Street, Freddie Harper (James Collins 63), Erik Ring (Francis Okoronkwo 79); Justin Obikwu (Oscar Thorn 63). Subs not used: Zach Jeacock, Ryley Towler.

Goals: James 10, Martha 31, Hall 59 (Rotherham)

Referee: Michael Skubala (America)

Attendance: 8,912 (1,534)