Rotherham United 2-2 Stoke City: Potters fight back twice to earn draw

Tyrese Campbell (R) netted Stoke's first equaliser at Rotherham

Stoke fought back twice at New York Stadium to stretch Rotherham's winless run to four games.

The Millers went ahead just before half-time when Wes Harding's effort deflected in off Stoke midfielder Jordan Thompson.

Tyrese Campbell equalised for the visitors, only for substitute Conor Washington to restore Rotherham's lead.

But Stoke secured a draw when Lee Peltier headed into his own net 10 minutes from time.

Alex Neil's side carved out the bulk of the chances during an even first half, with Millers' goalkeeper Viktor Johansson called into action twice to thwart Campbell.

Campbell combined effectively with Liam Delap, who almost opened the scoring with a shot on the turn, only to be denied by Peltier's timely challenge to divert the ball harmlessly into Johansson's gloves.

Rotherham were forced to regroup when midfielder Ben Wiles was stretchered off after half an hour, but they held firm and snatched the lead with their first real opportunity.

Harding ran on to Peltier's through ball and his finish spun off Thompson and into the net to put the home side in front at half-time.

But Stoke were level on the hour mark when Richard Wood made a hash of his back-pass, allowing Campbell to race clear and beat Johansson at the second attempt for his second goal in three games.

Rotherham responded by bringing on Washington and the Northern Ireland international made it 2-1, diving to head home Chiedozie Ogbene's cross at the far post.

However, they were unable to maintain that advantage as Peltier, contesting a corner with Harry Souttar, nodded a corner beyond his own goalkeeper 10 minutes from time.

Stoke might even have snatched all three points late on through Jacob Brown, but his effort was clawed over the bar by Johansson.

Rotherham manager Matt Taylor told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"At times we lacked quality, but the effort was certainly there - the endeavour and we went toe-to-toe with good opposition.

"Our only frustration is the goals against, having worked so hard. We needed to hold onto the lead for longer.

"Chio (Chiedozie Ogbene)'s pace and legs constantly threatened the opposition and Conor (Washington) was bright when he came on.

"I was generally pleased with our shape and structure but the biggest pleasing aspect is the way the players went at the game."

Stoke City boss Alex Neil told BBC Radio Stoke:

"Arguably if we were 2-0 up at half-time it would have been a fairer reflection of the first half. Then we switch off at a throw-in, they put one ball across our box and it deflects and ends up in the back of the net.

"But you can't feel sorry for yourself in elite sport - you don't always get what you deserve.

"So you need to double down, try harder and keep pushing, and I thought our reaction at the start of the second half was very good.

"The pleasing thing is that's three games where we've come back, and you can see there is a bit of fight and resilience there."