What channel is Accrington v Rotherham on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Accrington v Rotherham being played?

At Wham Stadium, capacity 5,397. Accrington are the home side.

What form are Accrington and Rotherham in?

Last league results, most recent first. Accrington: D W D W D (unbeaten in 6). Rotherham: D L L L D (winless in 5).

Who are the top scorers for Accrington and Rotherham?

Accrington: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5). Rotherham: Paul Mullin (6). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in Accrington v Rotherham?

Arena Rete's model makes Accrington favourites (60%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Accrington and Rotherham last meet?

On 26 Jul 2025 (Club Friendlies): Accrington 4-1 Rotherham.

Where can I follow Accrington v Rotherham live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League Two · matchday 22 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:54

What channel is Accrington v Rotherham on?

Accrington v Rotherham kicks off on Tuesday 29 December at 7:45pm UK time, at Wham Stadium, in League Two, matchday 22. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Accrington are 11th with 15 points from 12 matches (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost), unbeaten in 6; Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12 (2 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost), winless in 5. Goals: Accrington have scored 17 and conceded 16 (+1), Rotherham have scored 14 and conceded 20 (-6). Accrington have taken 12 points from 6 home matches, Rotherham 4 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Josh Woods (6) for Accrington, Paul Mullin (6) for Rotherham. Arena Rete's model makes Accrington favourites (60%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 14 previous meetings on record: 4 wins for Accrington, 2 draws, 8 wins for Rotherham.

Kick-off7:45pmTuesday 29 December · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumWham StadiumCapacity5,397Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Accrington v Rotherham in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Accrington v Rotherham yet. The UK rights to League Two are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected League Two matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
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Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

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Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Accrington11th · 15 points from 12 · unbeaten in 6

DWDWD

At home in the league: 3-3-0 (W-D-L), 12 scored, 7 concededTop scorers: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5)

Rotherham22nd · 11 points from 12 · winless in 5

DLLLD

Tue 20 OctRotherham 2-2 Newport County
Sat 17 OctFleetwood Town 2-0 Rotherham
Sat 10 OctRotherham 1-4 Gillingham
Sat 3 OctExeter 1-0 Rotherham
Sat 26 SeptRotherham 1-1 Crewe

Away in the league: 1-1-4 (W-D-L), 4 scored, 8 concededTop scorer: Paul Mullin (6)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Accrington are 11th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Rotherham are 22nd: 6 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. 4 points separate the two sides.

In League Two: The top three go up automatically. Play-offs from fourth to seventh. The bottom two are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Accrington v RotherhamArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

60%21%19%

Accrington 60%draw 21%Rotherham 19%

Most likely score1-110% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver57% over · 43% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects1.97 – 1.01Accrington – Rotherham

Poisson model on 12 league matches for Accrington and 12 for Rotherham; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Accrington v Rotherham down the years

4Accrington wins

2draws

8Rotherham wins

14 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Accrington 16, Rotherham 20 · 2.6 per match

26 Jul 2025Accrington4-1RotherhamClub Friendlies
5 Feb 2022Rotherham1-0AccringtonLeague One
26 Dec 2021Accrington1-0RotherhamLeague One
10 Aug 2021Rotherham1-2Accrington2021/2022
22 Feb 2020Accrington1-2RotherhamLeague One
16 Nov 2019Rotherham1-0AccringtonLeague One
29 Dec 2012Rotherham4-1AccringtonLeague Two
27 Nov 2012Accrington1-2RotherhamLeague Two
2 Oct 2012Accrington0-0RotherhamLeague Two
14 Feb 2012Rotherham1-0AccringtonLeague Two

and 4 older ones.

The last meeting was on 26 Jul 2025: Accrington 4-1 Rotherham. With Accrington at home: 3 home wins, 2 draws and 3 away wins in 8 matches, goals 13-10. Accrington last won this fixture on 26 Jul 2025 (Accrington 4-1 Rotherham). Rotherham last won it on 5 Feb 2022 (Rotherham 1-0 Accrington).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

Accrington on the left, Rotherham on the right: league matches only, 12 and 12 played.

3-6-3Won-drawn-lost2-5-5

1.25Points per match0.92

1.42Goals scored per match1.17

1.33Goals conceded per match1.67

3Clean sheets1

3Failed to score3

3-3-0 · 12 ptsHome record v away record1-1-4 · 4 pts

46.8% (14th of 24)Possession52.7% (10th of 24)

4.67 (4th of 24)Shots on target3.67 (16th of 24)

14.50 (9th of 24)Total shots12 (15th of 24)

5.50 (9th of 24)Corners3.67 (23rd of 24)

31 (3rd of 24)Yellow cards27 (7th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Accrington v Rotherham kick off?: Tuesday 29 December at 7:45pm UK time, at Wham Stadium.
What channel is Accrington v Rotherham on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Accrington v Rotherham on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Accrington v Rotherham highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Accrington v Rotherham being played?: At Wham Stadium, capacity 5,397. Accrington are the home side.
Where are Accrington and Rotherham in the table?: Accrington are 11th with 15 points from 12 matches; Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12. Accrington are 11th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Rotherham are 22nd: 6 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Accrington and Rotherham in?: Last league results, most recent first. Accrington: D W D W D (unbeaten in 6). Rotherham: D L L L D (winless in 5).
Who are the top scorers for Accrington and Rotherham?: Accrington: Josh Woods (6) and Charlie Caton (5). Rotherham: Paul Mullin (6). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Accrington v Rotherham?: Arena Rete's model makes Accrington favourites (60%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington and Rotherham?: 14 meetings on record: 4 wins for Accrington, 2 draws, 8 wins for Rotherham; goals 16-20.
When did Accrington and Rotherham last meet?: On 26 Jul 2025 (Club Friendlies): Accrington 4-1 Rotherham.
Where can I follow Accrington v Rotherham live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

The rest of the round on TV

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