Oldham Athletic v Rotherham United: what the numbers say
Oldham Athletic meet Rotherham United at Boundary Park, Sunday 12:00am (EFL League Two). Rotherham United have won 22 of the 40 meetings with Oldham Athletic since 1935.
The big picture
Oldham Athletic come in 20th on the ladder with 15 points; Rotherham United are 23rd on 12. Oldham Athletic have the higher position to protect.
Oldham Athletic are 4–7–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.
Rotherham United are 2–6–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Oldham Athletic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Northampton Town 1–0.
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 40 times on our records since 1935: Oldham Athletic 13, Rotherham United 22, 5 drawn.
Last time out (2017-18, EFL League One), it was a draw 1–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 8 goals in 1946-47 (8–0).
Players to watch
For Oldham Athletic, watch Graeme Sharp (9 goals, 3 assists in 1993-94) and Rick Holden (6 goals, 9 assists in 1993-94).
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, Oldham Athletic have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
