Rotherham United v Grimsby Town: the preview
Rotherham United meet Grimsby Town at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Rotherham United have won 21 of the 40 meetings with Grimsby Town since 1925.
The big picture
Rotherham United come in 23rd on the ladder with 12 points; Grimsby Town are 3rd on 23. Grimsby Town 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.
Grimsby Town are 5–4–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1.3 against.
Form
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Grimsby Town have won two of their last five and most recently beat York City 5–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 40 times on our records since 1925: Rotherham United 21, Grimsby Town 11, 8 drawn.
Last time out (2009-10, Football League Two), Rotherham United won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 4 goals in 1988-89 (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, Grimsby Town have the edge.
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