Crewe – Rotherham

Crewe host Rotherham in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table. Sitting eighth with ten points from two wins and four draws, Crewe have the edge in goal difference, sitting +2 on a 6‑4 tally. Rotherham, meanwhile, occupy 16th place with six points after one victory, three stalemates and two defeats, and are trailing by a -1 goal difference at 9‑10. The visitors will need to overturn their deficit in the standings, while Crewe will be eager to cement a top‑half finish and extend their unbeaten run. Both sides know that a single result could reshape the race for safety and the push for a playoff spot.