2024–25 Rotherham United F.C. season explained

Club:Rotherham United
Season:2024–25
Chairman:Tony Stewart
Manager:Steve Evans[1]
Stadium:New York Stadium
League:League One
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup3:EFL Trophy
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Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 100th season in the history of Rotherham United Football Club and their first season back in League One since the 2021–22 season, following relegation from the Championship in the previous season. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef.
1 July 2024 Free [2]
1 July 2024 Free [3]
1 July 2024 Free [4]
1 July 2024 Free [5]
1 July 2024 Free [6]
1 July 2024 Free [7]
1 July 2024 Free [8]
1 July 2024 Free [9]
1 July 2024 Free [10]
1 July 2024 Free [11]
27 July 2024 Jack Holmes Free [12]

Out

DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef.
14 June 2024 Undisclosed [13]
24 June 2024 Undisclosed [14]
9 August 2024 Undisclosed [15]

Loaned in

DatePos.PlayerFromDate untilRef.
10 July 2024 End of Season [16]
18 July 2024 End of Season [17]
15 August 2024 End of Season [18]

Loaned out

DatePos.PlayerToDate untilRef.
26 July 2024 End of Season [19]
10 August 2024 Josh Ayres 7 September 2024 [20]

Released / Out of Contract

DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
30 June 2024 Curtis Durose 4 July 2024 [21]
30 June 2024 10 July 2024 [22]
30 June 2024 12 July 2024 [23] [24]
30 June 2024 Nathaniel Ford 9 August 2024 [25]
30 June 2024 10 August 2024 [26]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024 Joel Holvey
30 June 2024 [27]
30 June 2024
12 July 2024 12 July 2024 [28] [29]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 24 May, Rotherham confirmed their first pre-season friendly, against Sheffield United.[30] Six days later, a second friendly was announced with the annually meeting with Parkgate.[31] Alfreton Town was later confirmed as a third pre-season opponent.[32] On 10 June, a trip to face Spalding United was added to the schedule.[33] Two days later, Doncaster Rovers were added to the schedule.[34] A sixth and seventh was confirmed with trips to Grimsby Town and Stamford.[35] [36]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League One.

Matches

On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced.[37]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Rotherham being drawn at home against Crewe Alexandra.[38] In the second round, they were drawn away to Fleetwood Town.[39] [40]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Rotherham were drawn into Northern Group H alongside Bradford City, Mansfield Town and Newcastle United U21.[41] [42]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. News: Evans Returns As First Team Manager . 17 April 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 17 April 2024.
  2. News: Clarke-Harris Returns As Evans' First Summer Signing . 15 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 15 May 2024.
  3. News: Cam Comes In To Bolster Goalkeeping Ranks . 24 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 24 June 2024.
  4. News: Three-Time League One Promotion-Winning Reece Returns For Second Rotherham Spell . 22 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 22 May 2024.
  5. News: Jules Joins As Eighth Summer Signing . 18 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 18 June 2024.
  6. News: Experienced Anchorman Kelly Joins Rotherham Ranks . 31 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 31 May 2024.
  7. News: MacDonald Makes It Nine Summer Signings For The Millers . 24 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 24 June 2024.
  8. News: McWilliams Arrival Makes It A Double Monday Swoop For Evans . 20 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 20 May 2024.
  9. News: Powell Puts Pen-To-Paper . 29 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 29 May 2024.
  10. News: Rafferty Becomes Second Summer Recruit . 20 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 20 May 2024.
  11. News: Sean Signs On To Become Summer Signing Number Five . 24 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 24 May 2024.
  12. News: Holmes Signs Millers Deal Following Successful Trial . 27 July 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 27 July 2024.
  13. News: Johansson To Finalise Stoke City Move Upon Re-Opening Of Summer Transfer Window . 19 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 18 May 2024.
  14. News: Kioso Completes Permanent Oxford Switch . 24 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 24 June 2024.
  15. News: Rathbone Departs For Wrexham . 9 August 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 9 August 2024.
  16. News: Millers Finalise Loan Move For Attacker Hungbo . 10 July 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 10 July 2024.
  17. News: Forest Forward Osong Arrives On Loan . 18 July 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 18 July 2024.
  18. News: Mallik Makes Millers Loan Move . 15 August 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 15 August 2024.
  19. News: Kayode Makes Season-Long Shrewsbury Loan Switch . 27 July 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 26 July 2024.
  20. News: Ayres Joins Buxton On Loan . 10 August 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 10 August 2024.
  21. News: Durose set to bloom for Law's Gladiators . 14 July 2024 . Matlock Town FC . 4 July 2024.
  22. News: Town sign Grant Hall . 11 July 2024 . Swindon Town FC . 10 July 2024.
  23. News: Lindsay To Leave After Five Years With Millers . 28 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 28 May 2024.
  24. News: Bristol Rovers Sign Midfielder Jamie Lindsay . 12 July 2024 . Bristol Rovers FC . 12 July 2024.
  25. News: Nathaniel Ford Joins The Shaymen . 9 August 2024 . FC Halifax Town . 9 August 2024.
  26. News: Carlos Miguel Dias Kasımpaşamızda . 15 August 2024 . Kasımpaşa SK . 10 August 2024 . Turkish.
  27. News: Retained List Confirmed By Millers Boss . 7 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 7 May 2024.
  28. News: Eaves Departs By Mutual Consent . 12 July 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 12 July 2024.
  29. News: Tom Eaves Joins Northampton Town . 12 July 2024 . Northampton Town FC . 12 July 2024.
  30. News: Millers Book Blades Home Date Into Pre-Season Diary . 24 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 24 May 2024.
  31. News: Pre-Season Campaign To Open With Friday Night Fixture At Parkgate . 30 May 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 30 May 2024.
  32. News: Millers Add Trip To Alfreton To Pre-Season Diary . 6 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 6 June 2024.
  33. News: Millers Confirm Friendly With Non-League Spalding . 10 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 10 June 2024.
  34. News: Millers To Celebrate Richard Wood's Magical Contribution With Testimonial Fixture . 12 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 12 June 2024.
  35. News: Pre-Season Trip To Grimsby Confirmed . 13 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 13 June 2024.
  36. News: Millers Finalise Domestic Pre-Season Schedule With Friday Night Trip To Stamford . 14 June 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 13 June 2024.
  37. News: Birmingham start League One campaign against Reading . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  38. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  39. News: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . 15 August 2024 . English Football League . 14 August 2024.
  40. News: Date, Time And Ticket Prices Set For Round Two Carabao Cup Clash With Fleetwood . 19 August 2024 . Rotherham United FC . 19 August 2024.
  41. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  42. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.

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