Rotherham's Season Begins with a Fresh Start
The first home game of the season is always special, and this one was no exception. Despite a rainy week, the sun came out, and the team's fans were excited to see what the new season had in store.
We have heart. We have a connection. We also have limitations... The David Rawson Rotherham United Fan Column
The team ran until it was out on its feet, showing a lot of grit and determination. Lenny Agbaire made two goal-saving blocks out of sheer will not to concede, and Ethan Otoo played four positions, scored a goal, and still wasn't the sponsors' man of the match.
What happened?
The team's first home game of the season was against York City, and it was a closely contested match. The equaliser felt like a sickener, but it was a welcome change from last season's dull inevitability.
Why it matters for Rotherham
The team is still short of its full strength, with four players missing. This is going to hurt them, and it remains to be seen how much.
What comes next?
The team will need to overcome their limitations and make a strong start to the season. They have the right attitude and are well-organised, but they lack physique and power. It's a trade-off squad, and it's unclear how they will cope with bigger and stronger opponents.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 23rd in League One, 41 pts, 10W-11D-25L from 46 games, recent form LDLWL.
Goals this season: 41 scored, 71 conceded (-30 goal difference).
Title race: 62 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Last result: Wycombe 3-2 Rotherham (2026-05-02).
Recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (LLDDL, most recent first); lost the last 2.
We're okay on the surface level. We have the right attitude and we're well organised. But we're just short of being what I sense we could be. Certainly, just short of what we once were.
A metaphor: we didn't put York's team up on the big screen before kick-off. We didn't read out the subs for either side. The action replays didn't work properly.
Or, more concretely: we're four players short. That's going to hurt us. How much remains to be seen.
Ahead of a run of games, you can check on our fixtures page to see what's coming up next.
