United could not build on Saturday’s 5-2 trouncing of leaders Burnley and could barely get going all evening, falling to defeat thanks to skipper Ben Wiles’ calm first-half finish.
They did have the ball in the net in the first half, Enda Stevens’ goal being ruled out for offside, and Oli McBurnie had a good chance in the second half, but United couldn’t find a way past Millers goalkeeper Victor Johansson and were sentenced to defeat.
Here’s how we rated United’s players on an evening to forget at Bramall Lane, which also saw John Fleck limp off with injury in the first half ...
5. John Egan 5
Had United's best effort up to that point early in the second half when he allowed McAtee's good pass over the top to drop and then leathered a volley goalwards, but Johansson did well to tip it over. Photo: Andrew Yates
6. Jack Robinson 4
Days after redeeming his nightmare mistake against Burnley, he once again didn't cover himself in glory for the Millers' goal as he failed to clear the ball and Ogbene found Wiles in acres of space to finish and win the game for his side Photo: Andrew Yates
7. Enda Stevens 5
Was perhaps fortunate not to concede a penalty late in the first half as he tangled with Wiles and the Millers skipper went down. On first glance it looked like a pen and replays didn't do much to challenge that view. Thought he had scored in the first half but he was flagged offside. Made way for Sharp Photo: Andrew Yates
8. Ollie Norwood 6
Heavily involved in the first half and saw plenty of the ball, spraying it nicely and looking to link up with Baldock in behind down the right, with some success. Superb vision late on to pick out Khadra but the move broke down when it looked so promising Photo: Andrew Yates