Yorkshire | Rotherham United get first away win of the season

Northampton Town 1 - 2 Rotherham United

Josh Benson’s stunning late free-kick sealed Rotherham’s first away victory of the season as they came from behind to beat Northampton at Sixfields.

Author | Jamie P

Stadium | Sixfields Stadium

Sam Hoskins gave the hosts the lead with a first-half penalty, his 100th goal for the club, but Joe Rafferty’s equaliser and Benson’s strike turned the match in Rotherham’s favour.

Hoskins thought he had opened the scoring earlier when he headed in Terry Taylor’s cross, only to be flagged offside, while Rotherham had the better of the early chances through Shaun McWilliams and Martin Sherif.

Northampton went in front midway through the first half after Zak Jules brought down Kamarai Swyer in the area, with Hoskins converting confidently from the spot.

There was to be some late drama

Sherif missed another good opportunity after the interval, but the visitors’ pressure eventually told when Rafferty turned in Jordan Hugill’s knockdown with 19 minutes to play.

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Rotherham’s players were starting to sense a victory was within reach, with Baptiste glancing wide from Benson’s corner.

Northampton had a rare opportunity when substitute Michael Jacobs headed over from Tyrese Fornah’s cross, while Wheatley was booked for protesting after Dean Campbell brought down Hall.

Rotherham stayed on top and completed the comeback in the closing stages as Benson curled a superb free-kick beyond Lee Burge to secure a deserved three points.

Rotherham fans delighted with the win

Tommy was in the away end, he said: "Great performance away from home. Hopefully, this will he delighted with the win."

Amy Louise added: "We looked a lot more determination. Onwards and upwards."