Rotherham – Chesterfield

Rotherham secured a narrow 2‑1 win over Chesterfield at home, moving them to 16th place with six points from six games, having scored nine and conceded ten. The victory lifted them just above the relegation zone, while Chesterfield slipped to 12th with eight points, their goal difference remaining even at eight‑all. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Rotherham’s favour, after they had lost the only previous encounter. Both sides now have two defeats, but Chesterfield’s two wins keep them a couple of points clear of the bottom half. The three points earned by Rotherham could prove vital as the campaign heads into its decisive phase.