Rotherham United chase ninth straight win over Northampton Town
Rotherham United meet Northampton Town at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Sunday 12:00am (EFL League Two). Rotherham United have won the last eight against Northampton Town.
The big picture
Rotherham United come in 23rd on the ladder with 12 points; Northampton Town are 19th on 15. Northampton 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.
Northampton Town are 3–5–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Northampton Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oldham Athletic 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 41 times on our records since 1963: Rotherham United 21, Northampton Town 12, 8 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Rotherham United won 1–0.
Rotherham United have won the last eight against Northampton Town.
Biggest margin between these two: Rotherham United by 3 goals in 2024-25 (3–0).
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, Northampton Town have the edge.
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