2024–25 season | ||||
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Chairman | Tony Stewart | |||
Manager | Steve Evans[1] | |||
Stadium | New York Stadium | |||
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The 2024–25 season is the 100th season in the history of Rotherham United Football Club and their first season back in League One since the 2021–22 season, following relegation from the Championship in the previous season. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Transfers
[edit]In
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
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1 July 2024[a] | CF | ![]() |
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Free | [2] |
1 July 2024[b] | GK | ![]() |
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Free | [3] |
1 July 2024[c] | LB | ![]() |
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Free | [4] |
1 July 2024[d] | CB | ![]() |
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Free | [5] |
1 July 2024[e] | CM | ![]() |
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Free | [6] |
1 July 2024[f] | RM | ![]() |
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Free | [7] |
1 July 2024[g] | CM | ![]() |
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Free | [8] |
1 July 2024[h] | AM | ![]() |
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Free | [9] |
1 July 2024[i] | RB | ![]() |
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Free | [10] |
1 July 2024[j] | CB | ![]() |
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Free | [11] |
27 July 2024 | RM | ![]() |
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Free | [12] |
- ^ The transfer was announced on 15 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Peterborough United contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 24 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Sheffield Wednesday contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 22 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Sheffield Wednesday contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 18 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Exeter City contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 31 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Coventry City contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 24 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Stevenage contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 20 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Northampton Town contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 29 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Burton Albion contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 20 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Portsmouth contract expired
- ^ The transfer was announced on 24 May, and would become official on July 1 once his Portsmouth contract expired
Out
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
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14 June 2024[a] | GK | ![]() |
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Undisclosed | [13] |
24 June 2024 | RB | ![]() |
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Undisclosed | [14] |
9 August 2024 | CM | ![]() |
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Undisclosed | [15] |
- ^ The transfer was announced on 18 May, and would become official on June 14 once the transfer window re-opens
Loaned in
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | From | Date until | Ref. |
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10 July 2024 | RW | ![]() |
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End of Season | [16] |
18 July 2024 | CF | ![]() |
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End of Season | [17] |
15 August 2024 | RW | ![]() |
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End of Season | [18] |
Loaned out
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | To | Date until | Ref. |
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26 July 2024 | CF | ![]() |
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End of Season | [19] |
10 August 2024 | CF | ![]() |
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7 September 2024 | [20] |
Released / Out of Contract
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | Subsequent club | Join date | Ref. |
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30 June 2024 | RM | ![]() |
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4 July 2024 | [21][22] |
30 June 2024 | CB | ![]() |
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10 July 2024 | [21][23] |
30 June 2024 | CM | ![]() |
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12 July 2024 | [24][25] |
30 June 2024 | GK | ![]() |
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9 August 2024 | [21][26] |
30 June 2024 | CM | ![]() |
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10 August 2024 | [21][27] |
30 June 2024 | LB | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | LB | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | CM | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | LM | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | CM | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | CB | ![]() |
[21] | ||
30 June 2024 | RB | ![]() |
[21] | ||
12 July 2024 | CF | ![]() |
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12 July 2024 | [28][29] |
Pre-season and friendlies
[edit]On 24 May, Rotherham confirmed their first pre-season friendly, against Sheffield United.[30] Six days later, a second friendly was announced with the annually meeting with Parkgate.[31] Alfreton Town was later confirmed as a third pre-season opponent.[32] On 10 June, a trip to face Spalding United was added to the schedule.[33] Two days later, Doncaster Rovers were added to the schedule.[34] A sixth and seventh was confirmed with trips to Grimsby Town and Stamford.[35][36]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
5 July 2024 Friendly | Parkgate | 0–7 | Rotherham United | Parkgate |
19:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Roundwood Sports Complex |
13 July 2024 Friendly | Cove Rangers | 0–1 | Rotherham United | St Andrews, Scotland |
14:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: University of St Andrews |
19 July 2024 Friendly | Stamford | 2–4 | Rotherham United | Stamford |
19:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Zeeco Stadium |
20 July 2024 Friendly | Spalding United | 1–1 | Rotherham United | Spalding |
15:00 BST |
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Stadium: Sir Halley Stewart Field |
23 July 2024 Friendly | Alfreton Town | 0–3 | Rotherham United | Alfreton |
19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: North Street Attendance: 501 |
27 July 2024 Friendly | Rotherham United | 1–2 | Sheffield United | Rotherham |
15:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 6,291 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
30 July 2024 Friendly | Grimsby Town | 2–2 | Rotherham United | Cleethorpes |
19:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 2,017 |
3 August 2024 Friendly | Rotherham United | 0–0 | Doncaster Rovers | Rotherham |
15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 4,816 Referee: Thomas Bramall | ||
Note: Richard Wood's testimonial match |
Competitions
[edit]League One
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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15 | Northampton Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
16 | Stevenage | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
17 | Burton Albion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 1 | |
18 | Rotherham United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 | |
19 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0 | |
20 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | |
21 | Cambridge United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 | Relegation to EFL League Two |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[37]
Results summary
[edit]Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
Last updated: 17 August 2024.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.[38]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
10 August 2024 1 | Exeter City | 1–0 | Rotherham United | Exeter |
17:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: St James Park Referee: Paul Howard |
17 August 2024 2 | Rotherham United | 0–0 | Bristol Rovers | Rotherham |
15:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 9,414 Referee: Neil Hair |
24 August 2024 3 | Wycombe Wanderers | v | Rotherham United | High Wycombe |
15:00 BST | Stadium: Adams Park |
31 August 2024 4 | Rotherham United | v | Huddersfield Town | Rotherham |
12:30 BST | Stadium: New York Stadium | |||
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[39] |
FA Cup
[edit]Win Draw Loss Fixtures
EFL Cup
[edit]On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Rotherham being drawn at home against Crewe Alexandra.[40] In the second round, they were drawn away to Fleetwood Town.[41][42]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
13 August 2024 First round | Rotherham United | 2–1 | Crewe Alexandra | Rotherham |
19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 2,182 Referee: Scott Oldham |
27 August 2024 Second round | Fleetwood Town | v | Rotherham United | Fleetwood |
19:45 BST | Stadium: Highbury Stadium |
EFL Trophy
[edit]In the group stage, Rotherham were drawn into Northern Group H alongside Bradford City, Mansfield Town and Newcastle United U21.[43][44]
Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | L1 | Rotherham United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Advance to Round 2 |
2 | L2 | Bradford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
3 | ACA | Newcastle United U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4 | L1 | Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
20 August 2024 Group stage | Rotherham United | 2–0 | Mansfield Town | Rotherham |
19:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 2,265 Referee: Scott Jackson |
8 October 2024 Group stage | Rotherham United | v | Newcastle United U21 | Rotherham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: New York Stadium |
12 November 2024 Group stage | Bradford City | v | Rotherham United | Bradford |
19:30 GMT | Stadium: Valley Parade |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]- As of match played 20 August 2024
List includes all first team players and any other matchday squad players
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League One | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Trophy | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
1 | GK | ![]() |
Cameron Dawson | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
2 | DF | ![]() |
Joe Rafferty | 1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
3 | DF | ![]() |
Cohen Bramall | 2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
4 | MF | ![]() |
Liam Kelly | 2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
5 | DF | ![]() |
Sean Raggett | 2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
6 | DF | ![]() |
Reece James | 3 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
7 | MF | ![]() |
Joe Powell | 4 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
8 | FW | ![]() |
Sam Nombe | 4 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 |
9 | FW | ![]() |
Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
10 | FW | ![]() |
Jordan Hugill | 3 | 2 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 2 |
11 | FW | ![]() |
Andre Green | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
12 | FW | ![]() |
Mallik Wilks (on loan from Sheffield Wednesday) | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
14 | MF | ![]() |
Alex MacDonald | 3 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
16 | DF | ![]() |
Zak Jules | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
17 | MF | ![]() |
Shaun McWilliams | 3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
19 | FW | ![]() |
Esapa Osong (on loan from Nottingham Forest) | 4 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
20 | GK | ![]() |
Dillon Phillips | 2 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
21 | FW | ![]() |
Joseph Hungbo (on loan from 1. FC Nürnberg) | 1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
22 | MF | ![]() |
Hakeem Odoffin | 4 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 |
23 | MF | ![]() |
Jack Holmes | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
24 | DF | ![]() |
Cameron Humphreys | 3 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
27 | MF | ![]() |
Christ Tiéhi | 3 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
30 | DF | ![]() |
Jamie McCart | 4 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
35 | FW | ![]() |
Ben Hatton | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
Players away on loan: | |||||||||||||
— | FW | ![]() |
Joshua Kayode | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
Notes
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