Summary

  • Birmingham City beat West Brom in Championship

  • Taylor penalty gives Blues victory over Baggies

  • Albion realistically needed to win at St Andrew's to keep alive their fading play-off hopes

  • Sutton United 2-4 Rotherham in Papa John's Trophy final at Wembley

  • Ogbene and Ihiekwe goals in extra time give Millers victory in a game they trailed in twice

  • Rotherham needed injury-time equaliser from Osei-Tutu to force extra time

  • Wilson and Eastmond twice gave League Two side lead against League One leaders

  • Get involved at #bbcefl

  1. Goodbyepublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Rotherham fansImage source, Getty Images

    That's it then.

    Rotherham's massed ranks of fans can party long into the night as their team hoist the Papa John's Trophy aloft.

    Sutton still have a job to do in League Two, while promotion is also the aim for the Millers.

    Birmingham have the derby spoils tonight, while West Brom ponder what might have been.

    Some day of action. And we're back again on Tuesday.

    Until then, have a very good evening.

  2. Rotherham beat Sutton after extra time to win EFL Trophypublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Rotherham players celebrate their third goalImage source, Rex Features

    For a considered view on Rotherham's cup win from Wembley this afternoon, check out Chris Peddy's match report.

    Rotherham beat Sutton after extra time to win EFL Trophy

    Rotherham twice come from behind to secure a dramatic 4-2 victory in the Papa Johns Trophy final against Sutton.

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  3. Postpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Rotherham hoist the trophyImage source, Getty Images

    Medals are dished out, and now Richard Wood takes the handshakes of the dignitaries along with his team-mates.

    The gangway starts to wobble a bit as the team and the staff build up for the big moment.

    And, now, the big one. Richard Wood hoists the Papa John's Trophy aloft.

    Rotherham are 2022 winners. Wembley is red and white.

  4. Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Richard Wood, complete with beaming smile, guides his Rotherham teammates up the steps.

    One big gleaming pot lies in wait.

  5. Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Louis Jean cries after Sutton's defeatImage source, PA Media

    Plenty of handshakes and hugs for the beaten Sutton players.

    So close to winning, this will feel terrible.

    But, Matt Gray and his players should hopefully feel pride when the dust settles.

  6. Postpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Good to see the Royal Box back in operation at Wembley after a few years out with Covid restrictions.

    The Sutton players are making that walk up, not one they want to make, but they deserve their medals for their efforts today and this season.

  7. 'Sutton were class, they showed heart'published at 17:46 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Rotherham midfielder Ben Wiles told Sky Sports:

    "They were class, they showed heart and to do what they did to us, they should be proud.

    "The fitness level show up in the end. To be fair, we didn't know there was extra time, but we were buzzing. We knew we work hard day in day out and work our socks off for days like this.

    "This is great momentum for the league."

  8. 'Hopefully it can give us momentum'published at 17:44 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Rotherham winger Chiedozie Ogbene told Sky Sports:

    "It's fantastic for us, I'm so proud of us. Winning games is crucial, it doesn't matter what competition.

    "It gives you momentum, and hopefully we can take this into the league."

  9. ROTHERHAM WIN THE PAPA JOHN'S TROPHYpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    FT: Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Rotherham celebrateImage source, PA Media

    It's another classic to be added to the annals of Wembley history, as Rotherham deliver a stunning late equaliser to take it to extra time and then score twice in added time to come away with the cup against a spirited Sutton.

    Sutton twice led either side of Ben Wiles' rocklet thanks to goals from Donovan Wilson and Craig Eastmond.

    However, the equaliser in injury time from Jordi Osei-Tutu took it to another half hour, and goals from Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Ihiekwe sealed it.

  10. Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Some Sutton fans are trickling toward the exits.

    Two added minutes.

    Rotherham staff and players not currently involved are amassing in the technical area...

    Cup lifting duties await.

  11. Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Sutton are deflated, heavy-legged, and Rotherham just can't put them away.

    Freddie Ladapo gets into the box, but can't get a telling shot away while Michael Smith does the same.

    They bawl irritatedly.

    Sutton still trying, still fighting.

  12. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    The 'ole's are out for Rotherham, every touch cheered with gusto.

    For Sutton, it must just ramp up the frustration,

    Shane Ferguson scampers down the left and floats in a cross, but Dean Bouzanis watches it onto the roof of the net harmlessly.

  13. Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Inside the final five of extra-time.

    Rotherham are keeping it in the corner. Bit of a wait...

  14. Postpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-4 Rotherham

    Freddie Ladapo streaks forward on the break for Rotherham after he's played into the left channel on the break.

    Instead of piling forward, he saunters ahead on his own and then goes for a selfish effort when others were better placed.

    I think he might get away with it though, with this scoreline.

  15. goal

    GOAL: Sutton 2-4 Rotherhampublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Michael Ihiekwe (111 mins)

    Michael Ihiekwe celebrates scoring for RotherhamImage source, PA Media

    Sutton can't break the cycle and they can't keep Rotherham out.

    It's a corner delivered with pace and swing, and Michael Ihiekwe steams in to meet the set-piece and buries the header despite the attentions of Joe Kizzi.

    Game over. The cup is heading up the M1.

  16. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-3 Rotherham

    Coby Rowe goes to ground to block a Jamie Lindsay cross for Rotherham, after a super pass inside the full-back from Shane Ferguson.

    The corner flies across, catching out Michael Smith at the back post as the ball rolls under his foot.

    He retrieves it, and wins a corner.

    Sutton can't break the Millers' cycle.

  17. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-3 Rotherham

    Sutton repel a Millers attack but the tired legs see a hopeful rather than incisive pass go through to Viktor Johansson in the Rotherham goal.

    Few players just stretching out hamstrings and calves... it's a pitch which traditionally saps.

  18. Postpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-3 Rotherham

    Sutton get a free-kick as Coby Rowe hits the deck after a collision with Michael Smith in midfield.

    Everyone, and I mean everyone gets forward.

    Ben Wiles flicks it away and Chiedozie Ogbene just whacks it miles away.

    Get it hoofed out, is the rallying cry.

  19. EXTRA TIME SECOND PERIOD UNDER WAYpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-3 Rotherham

    Here we go.

    It's all or never for Sutton.

  20. HALF-TIME (ET)published at 17:19 British Summer Time 3 April 2022

    Sutton 2-3 Rotherham

    Crucial goal by Rotherham's Chiedozie Ogbene, which has really winded Sutton.

    To be so close, to be pegged back and then overhauled. Sutton need to show every bit of their guts and character.

    Easier said than done, when Rotherham have kept their foot on the pedal.