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What channel is Grimsby v Rotherham on?

Grimsby v Rotherham kicks off on Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Blundell Park (Cleethorpes), in League Two, matchday 16. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12 matches (3 won, 5 drawn, 4 lost), winless in 5; Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12 (2 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost), winless in 5. Goals: Grimsby have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0), Rotherham have scored 14 and conceded 20 (-6). Grimsby have taken 10 points from 6 home matches, Rotherham 4 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Kieran Green (4) for Grimsby, Paul Mullin (6) for Rotherham. Arena Rete's model makes Grimsby favourites (57%), with 1-0 the most likely score. In the 5 previous meetings on record: 1 win for Grimsby, 1 draw, 3 wins for Rotherham.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 21 November · 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 refereeStadiumBlundell Park (Cleethorpes)Capacity9,546Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Grimsby v Rotherham in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

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

The streaming services that carry League Two:

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports
Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+
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 →
Grimsby17th · 14 points from 12 · winless in 5
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At home in the league: 3-1-2 (W-D-L), 8 scored, 6 concededTop scorer: Kieran Green (4)
Rotherham22nd · 11 points from 12 · winless in 5
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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 →

Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. Rotherham are 22nd: 6 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. 3 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 →
Grimsby v RotherhamArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league
Grimsby 57%draw 23%Rotherham 20%
Most likely score1-011% on its own
Over or under 2.5 goalsOver52% over · 48% under
Both teams to scoreYes52% yes
Goals the model expects1.80 – 0.97Grimsby – Rotherham

Poisson model on 12 league matches for Grimsby 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

Grimsby v Rotherham down the years
1Grimsby wins
1draws
3Rotherham wins

5 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Grimsby 7, Rotherham 11 · 3.6 per match

  1. 30 Jul 2024Grimsby2-2RotherhamClub Friendlies
  2. 24 Jul 2021Grimsby0-1RotherhamClub Friendlies
  3. 16 Jul 2011Grimsby1-3RotherhamClub Friendlies
  4. 23 Jan 2010Rotherham3-1GrimsbyLeague Two
  5. 18 Aug 2009Grimsby3-2RotherhamLeague Two

The last meeting was on 30 Jul 2024: Grimsby 2-2 Rotherham. With Grimsby at home: 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins in 4 matches, goals 6-8. Grimsby last won this fixture on 18 Aug 2009 (Grimsby 3-2 Rotherham). Rotherham last won it on 24 Jul 2021 (Grimsby 0-1 Rotherham).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

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

3-5-4Won-drawn-lost2-5-5
1.17Points per match0.92
1.25Goals scored per match1.17
1.25Goals conceded per match1.67
4Clean sheets1
3Failed to score3
3-1-2 · 10 ptsHome record v away record1-1-4 · 4 pts
53.9% (8th of 24)Possession52.7% (10th of 24)
4.67 (5th of 24)Shots on target3.67 (16th of 24)
15.67 (4th of 24)Total shots12 (15th of 24)
6.67 (2nd of 24)Corners3.67 (23rd of 24)
20 (14th of 24)Yellow cards27 (7th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Grimsby v Rotherham kick off?
Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Blundell Park (Cleethorpes).
What channel is Grimsby 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 Grimsby 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 Grimsby v Rotherham highlights?
ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Grimsby v Rotherham being played?
At Blundell Park (Cleethorpes), capacity 9,546. Grimsby are the home side.
Where are Grimsby and Rotherham in the table?
Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12 matches; Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12. Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 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 Grimsby and Rotherham in?
Last league results, most recent first. Grimsby: D L L L L (winless in 5). Rotherham: D L L L D (winless in 5).
Who are the top scorers for Grimsby and Rotherham?
Grimsby: Kieran Green (4). Rotherham: Paul Mullin (6). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Grimsby v Rotherham?
Arena Rete's model makes Grimsby favourites (57%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Rotherham?
5 meetings on record: 1 win for Grimsby, 1 draw, 3 wins for Rotherham; goals 7-11.
When did Grimsby and Rotherham last meet?
On 30 Jul 2024 (Club Friendlies): Grimsby 2-2 Rotherham.
Where can I follow Grimsby 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

The League Two TV guide →

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