The 2026–27 season is the 102nd season in the history of Rotherham United Football Club and their first season back being in League Two since the 2012–13 season following relegation from League One in the preceding season. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Prior to the season starting, Alex Bruce was appointed as head coach on a two-year contract.
Transfers and contracts In DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef. 1 July 2026 CF Fábio Tavares Burton Albion Free 7 July 2026 RW Aaron Nemane Milton Keynes Dons 10 July 2026 CDM Ossama Ashley Salford City CM Jamie Jellis Walsall 29 July 2026 CF Paul Mullin Wrexham 4 August 2026 CB Kieran Ngwenya Dunfermline Athletic CB Ewan Otoo 5 August 2026 CF Tom Bradshaw Oxford United 7 August 2026 CB Sonny Aljofree Manchester United 27 August 2026 CM Josh Austerfield Salford City Undisclosed 15 September 2026 CB Dominic Iorfa Sheffield Wednesday Free
Loaned in DatePos.PlayerFromLoaned untilRef. 28 July 2026 LB Jili Buyabu Sheffield United End of Season 11 August 2026 GK Julian Eyestone Brentford 31 August 2026 CM Jayce Fitzgerald Manchester United 1 September 2026 CAM Klaidi Lolos Peterborough United CF George Sebine Huddersfield Town
Loaned out DatePos.PlayerToLoaned untilRef. 14 August 2026 CF Dean Gardner Matlock Town 22 October 2026 20 August 2026 CF Reece Wilson Bridlington Town 17 September 2026 21 August 2026 LM Kane Richardson North Ferriby 22 October 2026 31 August 2026 CAM James Clarke Ossett United 28 September 2026 2 September 2026 RW Ar'jany Martha Telstar End of Season 24 September 2026 CM Cohen Lee Ilkeston Town 22 October 2026
Out DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef. 24 July 2026 CF Sam Nombe Milton Keynes Dons Undisclosed
Released / Out of Contract DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef. 30 June 2026 CF Josh Ayres Woking 1 July 2026 RW Jack Holmes Boston United CF Jordan Hugill Hartlepool United CF Ciaran McGuckin Harrogate Town CM Joe Powell Salford City CB Sean Raggett Colchester United CB Zak Jules Eyüpspor 7 July 2026 CM Dru Yearwood Chaves 13 July 2026 CDM Shaun McWilliams Cheltenham Town 17 July 2026 GK Cameron Dawson Bradford City 13 August 2026 LB Reece James Sheffield Wednesday 24 August 2026 RW Duncan Watmore CM Josh Benson CAM Ben Hatton CF Joshua Kayode CDM Liam Kelly
New Contract DatePos.PlayerContract untilRef. 8 May 2026 RB Joe Rafferty 30 June 2027 17 July 2026 CB Harrison Duncan 30 June 2028 CF Dean Gardner CM Cohen Lee
Pre-season and friendlies On 1 June, The Millers announced their first two pre-season friendlies against Sheffield United and Alfreton Town. Three days later, a third opposition was confirmed in Derby County. A fourth and fifth was later added against Parkgate and Matlock Town. On 2 July, a short trip to face Emley was confirmed. A week later, Darlington were added to the schedule.
Competitions League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches The League Two fixtures were released on 25 June 2026.
FA Cup
EFL Cup
The draw for the first round was made on 25 June.
EFL Trophy
Group stage
Rotherham were drawn against Bradford City, York City and Newcastle United U21 into Northern Group C.
Statistics Appearances and goals
Players with no appearances are not included on the list; italics indicate a loaned in player
Disciplinary record
Rank Number Position Nationality Player League Two FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total 1 4 CM Josh Austerfield 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 24 LB Jili Buyabu 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 28 CDM Brandon Cover 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 3 CB Ewan Otoo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 CB Kieran Ngwenya 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 CDM Ossama Ashley 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 CF Fábio Tavares 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 CM Kian Spence 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 CF Tom Bradshaw 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 RB Denzel Hall 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 CB Sonny Aljofree 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 CM Jayce Fitzgerald 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 27 CB Dominic Iorfa 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Total 17 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0
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