Newport County v Rotherham United: what the numbers say
Newport County meet Rotherham United at Rodney Parade, Wednesday 7:00am (EFL League Two). Rotherham United lead the head to head with Newport County: 7 wins to 2, 6 drawn from 15 meetings.
The big picture
Newport County come in 13th on the ladder with 19 points; Rotherham United are 23rd on 12. Newport County have the higher position to protect.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Rotherham United are 2–6–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 15 times on our records since 1973: Newport County 2, Rotherham United 7, 6 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), it was a draw 2–2.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 3 goals in 1983-84 (4–1).
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 form, ladder and history, Newport County go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
