Rotherham United 0 Brighton 2 - Misery continues for rock-bottom Millers

Brighton & Hove Albion's Anthony Knockaert scored his side's opener at Rotherham. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

Brighton returned to winning ways with a battling 2-0 win at rock-bottom Rotherham United.

Second-half strikes from Anthony Knockaert and Solly March proved to be the difference in a close match.

It ensured title-challenging Brighton ended their losing streak at two but condemned Rotherham to a fifth straight defeat in their seemingly hopeless fight to stay in the Championship.

Rotherham had the first effort on goal but Jon Taylor’s long-range drive was held onto by David Stockdale.

The Millers had a better opportunity to go ahead minutes later but Tom Adeyemi was thwarted by Stockdale after being played in by lone striker Jerry Yates.

Brighton almost took advantage moments later but Jiri Skalak volleyed over the bar from inside the box.

Uwe Hunemeier, playing because of injury to Shane Duffy, then headed just over the bar from Skalak’s corner. His central defensive partner Lewis Dunk came closer with his header cleared off the line by Will Vaulks.

Yates was then denied at the other end by a stunning diving save from Stockdale following Vaulks’ long throw which fell to the young striker kindly.

The away side then began to dominate possession but could not take their chances with Skalak having an effort blocked inside the box.