Oxford United 2 Rotherham United 1: Ten-man Millers miss out
Winger Omar Daley made his Millers debut after a midweek move from Bradford City.
Named as a substitute. he came on after just 15 minutes in place of Ryan Taylor.
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Hide AdGoalkeeper Andy Warrington was also available after needing eight stitches in head injury in midweek. Captain Ryan Cresswell (broken collarbone) has resumed training but was not risked.
The Millers were behind after 18 minutes, Heslop on target for Oxford.
But Nicky Law came up with a Millers equaliser after 36 minutes,
Steve MacLean put Oxford back in front from the penalty spot as Callum Kennedy was sent off for dragging down the former Sheffield Wednesday striker.