Rotherham – Rochdale

Rotherham United host a struggling Rochdale side in what promises to be a decisive clash at the bottom of the table. The Millers sit 16th with six points from six games, having scored nine and conceded ten, while the visitors languish in 24th place on four points, their goal tally a modest five from ten attempts. Both teams have managed only a single win so far, but Rotherham’s three draws give them a slight edge in avoiding further defeat. A victory for Rotherham could lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas a win for Rochdale would be a rare boost in their fight for survival. The encounter also offers an opportunity for the sides to rewrite their head‑to‑head record, which has offered little comfort to either side this season.