League Two Context
York City, positioned 7th in League Two with 3 points, host Rotherham United, who sit 17th with 0 points, on Saturday 22nd August. The match marks the first EFL meeting between the teams since a 1-1 draw in February 2013. Rotherham United are unbeaten in their last four Football League games against York City (W2 D2), while York City have won just one of their last seven away games against Rotherham (D2 L4).
Form Guide
Rotherham United’s recent form includes a 1-4 loss to West Bromwich Albion and a 2-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town. York City, meanwhile, recorded a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers and a 0-2 League Cup loss to Crawley Town. Both teams have struggled in away fixtures, with York City’s last EFL away victory against Rotherham dating to April 1997.
Historical Encounters
The rivalry dates back to October 2013, when Rotherham United defeated York City 3-0 in the EFL Trophy. In League Two, their most recent meeting ended 1-1 in February 2013, with an earlier 0-0 draw in October 2012. Rotherham’s unbeaten run against York in Football League matches extends to four games, while York’s away record against Rotherham remains poor, with only one win in seven attempts.
