On 22.08.2026, Rotherham meets York in a crucial England League Two encounter. Both teams have been equally impressive this season, making the outcome hard to predict. Our detailed preview includes analysis of their performances in the England League Two, key players, and tactical setups. Read our prediction for Rotherham vs. York before placing your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 6 | York | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
Rotherham vs York Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Trophy | York | Rotherham | 08.10.2013 | 0-3 |
| League Two | Rotherham | York | 26.02.2013 | 1-1 |
| League Two | York | Rotherham | 06.10.2012 | 0-0 |
| EFL Trophy | Rotherham | York | 04.09.2012 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Cheltenham | Rotherham | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Rotherham | West Brom | 08.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rotherham | Derby | 04.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Darlington 1883 | Rotherham | 28.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rotherham | Sheffield Utd | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alfreton Town | Rotherham | 21.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Matlock Town | Rotherham | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Emley | Rotherham | 14.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Parkgate | Rotherham | 10.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Wycombe | Rotherham | 02.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | York | Bristol Rovers | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | York | Crawley Town | 03.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Peterborough | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Al-Ettifaq | 24.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Sunderland | 18.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Pickering Town | York | 14.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Barnsley | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League | Rochdale | York | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League | York | Yeovil Town | 18.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League | Tamworth | York | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rotherham VS York
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rotherham vs York
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htmlThere's something genuinely fascinating about this fixture. Rotherham, a club that spent years in the Championship, now finds itself in League Two. York City, freshly promoted from the National League, arrive at AESSEAL New York Stadium buzzing after a opening-day win. The bookmakers have this one dead level at 2.60 each way, and honestly? That tells you everything about how wide open this game really is.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Rotherham should be steamrolling teams at this level. Their early results say otherwise. They fell 2-1 at Cheltenham on the opening day, and before that, West Brom put four past them in the League Cup. Their pre-season wasn't much smoother either, with defeats to Sheffield United and Derby. This is a club still finding its feet after relegation, carrying the psychological weight of a fall from grace.
York, meanwhile, walked into League Two and immediately beat Bristol Rovers 3-2. That's a real result. Their form at the end of last season in the National League was genuinely impressive — winning seven of their last ten competitive games before promotion. Here's what you need to watch for: York are a team full of confidence right now, and confidence is contagious.
Looking at the head-to-head history, these sides haven't met in a competitive league fixture since 2013. Back then, their two League Two meetings both ended in draws. That's a surprising pattern worth noting for the draw market, currently priced at 3.30 — and I'd call that genuine value given the context of two teams still finding their rhythm this season.
Tactically, Rotherham will look to use their greater physical presence and League Two experience. But York's front three showed real pace and directness against Bristol Rovers. If Rotherham's defence looks anything like it did at Cheltenham — exposed on the counter — York's forwards will cause serious problems.
Here's my bold call: back Both Teams to Score. Rotherham desperately need goals at home, and York have already shown they're not here to sit back. I'd also be surprised if there aren't goals before half-time, given how open both teams appear defensively right now.
My prediction? York nick it, 2-1. The promoted side with momentum beats the relegated side still searching for theirs. Saturday cannot come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nemane | France | 28 | Attacker | 170 | 62 |
| P. Mullin | England | 31 | Attacker | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Rafferty | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| T. Bradshaw | Wales | 34 | Attacker | 165 | 71 |
| Fábio Tavares | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| O. Ashley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| D. Hall | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 180 cm | 74 kg |
| A. Martha | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| T. Cann | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 77 |
| K. Spence | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| Brandon Ashley Cover | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Ngwenya | Malawi | 23 | Defender | 189 cm | n/a |
| E. Otoo | Scotland | 23 | Defender | 182 cm | 75 kg |
| Marvin Marvellous Kaleta | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Sonny Aljofree | England | 21 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| Jamie Jellis | England | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | |
| L. Agbaire | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Adegboyega | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | 191 cm | n/a |
| J. Buyabu | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| B. Childs | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Medley | England | 26 | Defender | 195 | 83 |
| O. Banks | England | 33 | Midfielder | 191 cm | 75 kg |
| M. Shelton | England | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| R. Fallowfield | England | 30 | Defender | 174 | 65 |
| G. Olley | England | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| J. Hunt | England | 35 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 71 kg |
| A. Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 67 |
| A. Read | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| M. Williams | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 74 |
| G. Sykes-Kenworthy | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 182 | n/a |
| A. Newby | England | 30 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 70 kg |
| D. Akinyemi | England | 29 | Attacker | 183 | 83 |
| O. Pearce | England | 31 | Attacker | 174 | n/a |
| J. Grey | England | 23 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| Z. Johnson | England | 22 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| Alfie Shane McNally | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. McArthur | Scotland | 21 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| B. Brookes | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Felix | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Ben Farrar | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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