Rotherham United prepare for an EFL Trophy clash with Bradford City on Tuesday evening, seeking to regain momentum after a weekend league defeat. The Group North fixture at New York Stadium kicks off at 7pm, with Bradford arriving in strong form.
Rotherham come into the game following a 1-0 loss away to Exeter City last Saturday. That result left them 17th in the League Two table with 10 points from nine games. Their recent form shows one win, three draws and one loss from their last five outings across all competitions. Top scorer P. Mullin, who has four goals this season, will be a key figure as they look to improve their attacking output.
Bradford City are in a rich vein of form, with four wins and a draw from their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw away to Reading in League One. They also beat Newcastle United's under-21 side 2-1 in this competition last month. Bradford currently lead Northern Group B with three points, while Rotherham sit just behind them with two.
The two Yorkshire clubs have a history of tight encounters. Their last meeting in February ended in a 1-0 win for Bradford in League One. The previous clash at New York Stadium in October 2025 finished 2-2. Rotherham will be keen to avoid a repeat of their last EFL Trophy meeting with City, a 1-0 defeat in February 2025.
After this cup tie, Rotherham's focus returns to League Two with a home game against Gillingham this Saturday.
