Rotherham United v Bristol Rovers: the preview
Rotherham United meet Bristol Rovers at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Rotherham United 22, Bristol Rovers 24, 15 drawn from 61 meetings.
The big picture
Rotherham United come in 23rd on the ladder with 12 points; Bristol Rovers are 18th on 16. Bristol Rovers are the side higher up the table.
Rotherham United are 2–6–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.8 against.
Bristol Rovers are 5–8–1 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Bristol Rovers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Fleetwood Town 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 61 times on our records since 1953: Rotherham United 22, Bristol Rovers 24, 15 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Bristol Rovers won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 4 goals in 1961-62 (4–0).
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, Bristol Rovers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
