Rotherham United v Colchester United: the preview
Rotherham United meet Colchester United at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Saturday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Rotherham United lead the head to head with Colchester United: 10 wins to 3, 9 drawn from 22 meetings.
The big picture
Rotherham United come in 23rd on the ladder with 12 points; Colchester United are 21st on 15. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Rotherham United are 2–6–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.8 against.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 22 times on our records since 1973: Rotherham United 10, Colchester United 3, 9 drawn.
Last time out (2013-14, Football League One), it was a draw 0–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 3 goals in 1979-80 (3–0).
Players to watch
For Rotherham United, watch Tom Eaves (6 goals in 2023-24) and Jordan Hugill (5 goals, 1 assist in 2023-24).
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
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