The Addicks were two down inside 14 minutes at the New York Stadium – setting the town for a miserable afternoon in South Yorkshire

Charlton will be eager to continue their dominance over Rotherham, having won four of the last six meetings, with three of those victories coming in their most recent trips to New York. Like their hosts, the Addicks are in the midst of an unbeaten league run, though theirs stretches to six games, comprising three wins and three draws.

Rotherham United's unofficial anthem rang out before kick-off at AESSEAL New York Stadium. Fans were singing it and the players were obviously taking note because what followed was Rotherham United's most exhilarating display of the season.