Rotherham United will face Argyle at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday, February 28, at 3 PM in a Sky Bet League One match.
Rotherham United: Current Standings and Recent Form
Rotherham United is currently positioned 23rd in League One, accumulating 31 points from 32 matches. They trail Leyton Orient by five points, who sit just above the relegation zone.
The team started the season with a home victory against Port Vale, winning 2-1. However, Rotherham struggled in the ensuing weeks, with only one more win by the end of September. They faced six defeats and two draws during this period.
In October, Rotherham experienced a brief resurgence, remaining unbeaten in eight games, of which they won four. Unfortunately, December brought a downturn, culminating in seven consecutive league losses and only four goals scored.
A minor revival occurred in late January with a draw against Wimbledon, followed by wins against Northampton Town and an impressive 4-0 away victory at Exeter. However, they have recently faced another downturn, losing their last four matches to Cardiff City, Bolton Wanderers, Doncaster Rovers, and Bradford City.
The Management: Matt Hamshaw
Matt Hamshaw, 44, is a Rotherham native and a former player for Sheffield Wednesday. He contributed to their promotion to the Championship and had stints with several clubs, including Stockport County and Mansfield Town.
Hamshaw transitioned to coaching after retiring and worked his way up at Rotherham United. He served under Paul Warne before following him to Derby County. After an interim stint as caretaker manager, Hamshaw secured the permanent role at Rotherham in March after Steve Evans’ departure.
Key Squad Members
- Cameron Dawson: The goalkeeper has played the most minutes for Rotherham this season, with 31 starts. Dawson previously had a loan spell with Argyle in 2014.
- Sam Nombe: Rotherham’s leading scorer with seven goals, Nombe has mainly contributed as a substitute. He joined the team in summer 2023 after his time at Exeter City.
- Joe Powell: As the player with the most outfield minutes this season (2,347 minutes), Powell’s experience includes former spells at West Ham United and Burton Albion.
Previous Encounters
In their last meeting earlier this season, Argyle defeated Rotherham 1-0 at Home Park, with Joe Ralls netting the decisive goal.
Match Day Details
Argyle will sport their black away kit for the match. Coverage on Argyle TV will begin at 2 PM with a pre-match show, leading to live commentary. The match will also be available on Sky Sports+ in the UK and Ireland.
