York City vs Rotherham United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 22, 2026
EFL Trophy England
In the first round of the Football League Trophy, Gillingham and Cambridge United will face each other on September 22, 2026. The visitors have a chance to make a successful start to the tournament.
York City - Rotherham United team news and expert analysis
The club from York won the National League in the spring. After the summer break, they were immediately knocked out of the League Cup, losing 0-2 at home to Crawley. However, in the opening stretch of the league campaign, they lost only to Cheltenham. It was only in the most recent round that they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Chesterfield.
The Rotherham side were relegated from League One last season after finishing 22nd. They have not impressed even at the lower level. In the League Cup, they suffered a 1-4 defeat to West Bromwich during the summer. They began their league campaign with their only victory coming against Chesterfield. It was only against Northampton in the most recent round that they added a 1-0 win.
Pierce and company score 1.86 goals per match and concede 1.43. Their opponents, who were still playing in League One in the spring, average just 1.43 goals scored and 1.43 conceded at the lower level.
Previous matches: York City - Rotherham United
The clubs met for the first time since 2013 in August. The game ended in a draw.
The hosts are given the edge, although it is not an overwhelming one. The visitors are also capable of making an impact, so we expect "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.65).
York City - Rotherham United: key statistics and trends
- York City have won one of their last four matches
- 71% of York City's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.29
- Rotherham United have lost one of their last six matches
- Rotherham United score an average of 1.43 goals and concede 1.43 goals per match. 71% of Rotherham United's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.86.
York City - Rotherham United: possible starting lineups
York City play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): McNally - Kitching, Williams, Fallowfield - Boyce, Banks, Hunt, Felix - Newby, Gray - Pierce
Rotherham United play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Cann - Aljofree, Adeboyejo, Oto - Buyabu, Fitzgerald, Cover, Hall - Tavares, Osterfield - Bradshaw
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