Rotherham United claimed a narrow 2-1 home win over Northampton Town in an English Football League One battle at the New York Stadium on January 28, 2026. The Millers had to come from behind to secure the victory after Northampton took an early lead from a well-executed counter-attack. Rotherham's pressure told before the interval as they leveled the score with a scrappy goal from a goalmouth scramble. The winner arrived in the 75th minute, a clinical finish from the edge of the area that sparked jubilant scenes among the home supporters. Northampton fought valiantly and nearly snatched a late equalizer, but their effort sailed just over the crossbar. This result helped Rotherham consolidate a place in the top half of the table, while Northampton were left to rue missed opportunities in a tight contest.