Rotherham United Academy slipped to a 2-1 defeat in their latest Youth Alliance fixture against Hartlepool United.
An own goal was not enough to earn a share of the spoils, as the Millers were edged out on home soil.
The Academy are next in action this Saturday, when they host Harrogate Town in the Youth Alliance League.
ACADEMY XI: Hamilton, Shepherd (Mare 60’), Jenkinson, Douglas (C), Seisay, Day, Grove, Bond, Clark (Roddis 82’), Ayres, Champion (Abraham 45’).