Jon Dadi Bodvarsson at the double as Burton brush aside Rotherham

Two goals from Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on his home debut inspired Burton to a thrilling 4-2 win over Rotherham.

Rotherham went into the game unbeaten in 2025 and got off to a flying start, Burton-born Louie Sibley scoring less than two minutes into his debut with a superbly-struck first-time effort from Andre Green’s cross.

Albion’s response was quick and decisive. As Rotherham dallied over clearing Kegs Chauke’s cross, Bodvarsson pounced to scoop the ball in from close range in the eighth minute.

With the game evenly poised as it headed towards half-time Burton struck twice to seize control.

Owen Dodgson’s corner was headed in at the back post by skipper Ryan Sweeney in the 39th minute and two minutes later Bodvarsson fired in his second after Dillon Phillips had saved JJ McKiernan’s effort.

McKiernan had his goal just two minutes into the second half when he found himself free at the back post to nod home from Udoka Godwin-Malife’s cross.

Green reduced the deficit just after the hour mark when Albion struggled to clear their lines from a corner, but it was the hosts who looked the more likely to add to their tally, with Rumarn Burrell twice going close to a fifth for the Brewers.