Exeter vs Rotherham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Exeter prepare to host Rotherham on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Howard, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Exeter, currently 14th in the standings with 40 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 25 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Rotherham, sitting 23rd with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Exeter and Rotherham have favored Rotherham, with Rotherham claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Wycombe Wanderers, Exeter recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Whitworth, Woodhouse, Turns, Sweeney, Rydel, Doyle-Hayes, Brierley, Niskanen, Aitchison, Magennis, Wareham. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Rotherham's last outing came against Burton Albion, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Dawson, Jules, Douglas, Baptiste, James, Yearwood, Spence, Cover, Mcwilliams, Gray, Nombe. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Exeter are expected to maintain their 3-4-1-2 structure, while Rotherham are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Exeter's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Rotherham's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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