What channel is Rotherham v Colchester on in the UK?

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

Where is Rotherham v Colchester being played?

At AESSEAL New York Stadium, capacity 12,021. Rotherham are the home side.

What form are Rotherham and Colchester in?

Last league results, most recent first. Rotherham: D L L L D (winless in 5). Colchester: D D L D D (2 draws in a row).

Who are the top scorers for Rotherham and Colchester?

Rotherham: Paul Mullin (6). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in Rotherham v Colchester?

Arena Rete's model makes Rotherham favourites (44%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Rotherham and Colchester last meet?

On 4 Mar 2014 (League One): Colchester 0-0 Rotherham.

Where can I follow Rotherham v Colchester live?

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

League Two · matchday 37 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:55

What channel is Rotherham v Colchester on?

Rotherham v Colchester kicks off on Friday 26 March at 3pm UK time, at AESSEAL New York Stadium, in League Two, matchday 37. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12 matches (2 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost), winless in 5; Colchester are 19th with 12 points from 11 (2 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost), 2 draws in a row. Goals: Rotherham have scored 14 and conceded 20 (-6), Colchester have scored 11 and conceded 14 (-3). Rotherham have taken 7 points from 6 home matches, Colchester 3 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Paul Mullin (6) for Rotherham. Arena Rete's model makes Rotherham favourites (44%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 2 previous meetings on record: 0 wins for Rotherham, 2 draws, 0 wins for Colchester.

Kick-off3pmFriday 26 March · 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 refereeStadiumAESSEAL New York StadiumCapacity12,021Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Rotherham v Colchester in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Rotherham v Colchester 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.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry League Two:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

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 →

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

At home in the league: 1-4-1 (W-D-L), 10 scored, 12 concededTop scorer: Paul Mullin (6)

Colchester19th · 12 points from 11 · 2 draws in a row

DDLDD

Tue 20 OctChesterfield 1-1 Colchester
Sat 17 OctColchester 0-0 Exeter
Sat 10 OctNewport County 1-0 Colchester
Sat 26 SeptShrewsbury 2-2 Colchester
Sat 19 SeptColchester 1-1 Cheltenham

Away in the league: 0-3-3 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 11 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Rotherham are 22nd: 6 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. Colchester are 19th: 5 pts off the play-offs and 2 pts clear of the relegation zone. 1 point separates 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 →

Rotherham v ColchesterArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

44%27%29%

Rotherham 44%draw 27%Colchester 29%

Most likely score1-113% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder45% over · 55% under

Both teams to scoreYes50% yes

Goals the model expects1.41 – 1.08Rotherham – Colchester

Poisson model on 12 league matches for Rotherham and 11 for Colchester; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Rotherham v Colchester down the years

0Rotherham wins

2draws

0Colchester wins

2 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Rotherham 2, Colchester 2 · 2 per match

4 Mar 2014Colchester0-0RotherhamLeague One
2 Nov 2013Rotherham2-2ColchesterLeague One

The last meeting was on 4 Mar 2014: Colchester 0-0 Rotherham. With Rotherham at home: 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins in 1 match, goals 2-2. Rotherham have not won any of the meetings on record. Colchester have not won any of the meetings on record.

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

Rotherham on the left, Colchester on the right: league matches only, 12 and 11 played.

2-5-5Won-drawn-lost2-6-3

0.92Points per match1.09

1.17Goals scored per match1.00

1.67Goals conceded per match1.27

1Clean sheets2

3Failed to score3

1-4-1 · 7 ptsHome record v away record0-3-3 · 3 pts

52.7% (10th of 24)Possession52.7% (9th of 24)

3.67 (16th of 24)Shots on target3.64 (17th of 24)

12 (15th of 24)Total shots12.45 (13th of 24)

3.67 (23rd of 24)Corners3.91 (20th of 24)

27 (7th of 24)Yellow cards14 (22nd of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Rotherham v Colchester kick off?: Friday 26 March at 3pm UK time, at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
What channel is Rotherham v Colchester on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Rotherham v Colchester 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 Rotherham v Colchester highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Rotherham v Colchester being played?: At AESSEAL New York Stadium, capacity 12,021. Rotherham are the home side.
Where are Rotherham and Colchester in the table?: Rotherham are 22nd with 11 points from 12 matches; Colchester are 19th with 12 points from 11. Rotherham are 22nd: 6 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. Colchester are 19th: 5 pts off the play-offs and 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Rotherham and Colchester in?: Last league results, most recent first. Rotherham: D L L L D (winless in 5). Colchester: D D L D D (2 draws in a row).
Who are the top scorers for Rotherham and Colchester?: Rotherham: Paul Mullin (6). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Rotherham v Colchester?: Arena Rete's model makes Rotherham favourites (44%), 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 Rotherham and Colchester?: 2 meetings on record: 0 wins for Rotherham, 2 draws, 0 wins for Colchester; goals 2-2.
When did Rotherham and Colchester last meet?: On 4 Mar 2014 (League One): Colchester 0-0 Rotherham.
Where can I follow Rotherham v Colchester 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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