Gillingham v Rotherham United: the preview
Gillingham meet Rotherham United at Priestfield Stadium, Wednesday 4:45am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Gillingham 25, Rotherham United 22, 15 drawn from 62 meetings.
The big picture
Gillingham come in 12th on the ladder with 20 points; Rotherham United are 23rd on 12. Gillingham have the higher position to protect.
Gillingham are 5–4–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 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
Gillingham have won two of their last five and most recently beat Shrewsbury Town 2–1.
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 62 times on our records since 1968: Gillingham 25, Rotherham United 22, 15 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Gillingham won 4–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Gillingham by 4 goals in 2008-09 (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, Gillingham go in as clear favourites.
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