Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town: the preview
Rotherham United meet Cheltenham Town at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Rotherham United 7, Cheltenham Town 5, 3 drawn from 15 meetings.
The big picture
Rotherham United come in 23rd on the ladder with 12 points; Cheltenham Town are 9th on 21. Cheltenham 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.
Cheltenham Town are 6–5–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Rotherham United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Swindon Town 1–2.
Cheltenham Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Tranmere Rovers 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 15 times on our records since 1999: Rotherham United 7, Cheltenham Town 5, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Cheltenham Town won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Cheltenham Town by 3 goals in 2012-13 (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, Cheltenham Town have the edge.
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