Point gained or two points dropped as Rotherham United squander leads against Stoke City

Stoke created a host of chances in the first half but Liam Delap was particularly wasteful, missing a hat-trick of opportunities.

Viktor Johansson, Lee Peltier and Richard Wood managed to divert other goalbound efforts away to safety between them.

The Millers took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Wes Harding was slipped in down the right flank and he saw his cross diverted in off Jordan Thompson.

Stoke continued to threaten in the second period and it eventually paid off on 61 minutes when Wood’s mishit pass to Johansson was seized upon by Tyrese Campbell and he slotted in at the second attempt after his initial shot was saved.

The goal stung Rotherham back into action and they regained the lead on 71 minutes with Conor Washington, inset, on hand to bundle in at the back post from Chiedozie Ogbene’s cross.

Stoke levelled again with 10 minutes left on the clock. Lewis Baker’s corner looped over Johansson via the head of Peltier.

Johansson then pulled off a vital stop from Jacob Brown’s back-post header to ensure a draw.

Rotherham boss Matt Taylor said: “There was an honesty in that performance and in the goals we conceded today. They were honest mistakes in an honest performance.

“We worked so hard to be ahead twice and we wanted to hold onto those leads for a little bit longer.

“The game was what it was. It was crash, bang, wallop and it was a match-up in terms of formation and it came down to one versus one battles.

“They have got some excellent players for this level but ours will never waver. If we are disappointed to not win the game it’s because we have not held on to our leads.”