Rotherham woes deepen after sixth successive loss to Peterborough

Rotherham suffered a sixth successive defeat as Peterborough battled to a 2-0 League One win at the New York Stadium.

Both Posh’s goals came in the second period and lifted them further away from trouble as their unbeaten streak extended to six matches.

Rotherham came close to going ahead when Denzel Hall cut back a cross which Kion Etete acrobatically sent towards goal but into the arms of Alex Bass.

Peterborogh’s Matthew Garbett then forced Cameron Dawson into a save with a stinging free-kick.

The Millers made a bright start to the second half with substitute Ar’jany Martha supplying Dru Yearwood who saw his curling effort turned behind by Bass.

Peterborough then rattled the upright with a powerful effort from Donay O’Brien-Brady.

Jordan Hugill struck the bar at the other end after he latched onto Shaun McWilliams’s chip.

Peterborough turned the game in their favour in the 61st minute with Declan Firth putting in a cross which rebounded off Joe Rafferty and across the line.

They sealed victory in the 73rd minute with substitute Brandon Khela expertly shooting into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.