Walsall v Rotherham United: the preview
Walsall meet Rotherham United at Bescot Stadium, Sunday 12:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Walsall 27, Rotherham United 30, 13 drawn from 70 meetings.
The big picture
Walsall come in 6th on the ladder with 22 points; Rotherham United are 23rd on 12. Walsall have the higher position to protect.
Walsall are 5–1–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 0.9 against.
Rotherham United are 2–6–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Walsall have won two of their last five and most recently beat Colchester United 3–1.
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 70 times on our records since 1926: Walsall 27, Rotherham United 30, 13 drawn.
Last time out (2017-18, EFL League One), Rotherham United won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Walsall by 5 goals in 1961-62 (5–0).
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 form, ladder and history, Walsall go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
