Stockport County travel to the New York Stadium in good form against a Rotherham United side who have had an inconsistent season so far.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Rotherham United Vs Stockport County
- First Prediction – Jack Diamond To Score Anytime – 11/4
- Second Prediction – Both Teams To Score – 4/5
- Third Prediction – Stockport County To Win – 1/1
First Prediction – Jack Diamond To Score Anytime – 11/4
The 25-year-old winger, who came through Sunderland’s academy, has been back to his best this season with his form being solid thus far, after what’s been a turbulent period for the winger. While on loan at Lincoln City in 2022/23, legal issues hindered his momentum, resulting in a challenging 2023/24 campaign at Stockport, where he struggled to secure regular minutes amid recovery and adaptation.
Now back at his best, Diamond has shown himself to be a key attacking threat in League One. Up to now, he’s featured in all eight league matches for Stockport, netting twice—including a goal and assist in their 2-1 win at Wycombe in August—and adding another strike against Burton Albion. His pace and ability on the ball can exploit defensive lapses. With Rotherham winless in their last three and a leaky backline which has conceded 10 goals in seven games, Diamond’s direct style could punish them on the counter.
Second Prediction – Both Teams To Score – 4/5
Both teams may be likely to get on the scoresheet in what could be an end-to-end affair. Stockport, despite their impressive scoring from across the park and a strong outfit—sitting 10th with a recent 1-1 draw against league leaders Cardiff City—have a glaring problem: they simply can’t keep a clean sheet. Astonishingly, the Hatters haven’t managed one in their last 10 competitive outings across all fronts, conceding in each since a run of shutouts earlier in the campaign. Their away form underscores this frailty, with just one win in four trips and goals leaked in every match, including a 4-2 thrashing by Plymouth.
Rotherham, languishing in 18th after a winless streak in their last three and only two victories from eight, boast a poor defence that’s shipped goals on a large scale. Yet, the Millers remain undefeated at home and carry a potent threat up top, led by Sam Nombe, who’s already got four goals this season, including a vital strike in their 1-0 win over Exeter earlier this month. His pace and finishing could exploit Stockport’s backline vulnerabilities. With both sides desperate for points—Rotherham needing to climb up the table, Stockport to push for playoffs—expect a back and forth game.
Third Prediction – Stockport County To Win – 1/1
The Hatters, sitting comfortably in 10th with 12 points from eight games—a blend of four wins and draws—have showcased good levels of consistency under Dave Challinor, building on their finish in the play-offs last season. Their attacking firepower, such as the in-form Kyle Wootton who has three goals and three assists already, combined with Jack Diamond’s resurgence with two goals this campaign, promises to overwhelm a Millers side stagnated in 18th, scraping just seven points amid a winless run in their last three.
Rotherham’s defensive woes are glaring: 10 goals conceded in eight outings, with only one win in five recent matches and key absences like Sam Nombe are sidelined. Despite an unbeaten home record of two wins and one draw, Stockport’s 3-1 triumph over them in April exposes their vulnerabilities. The visitors may be expected to strike decisively on the counter to seal the win, propelling them towards playoff contention.
Best Odds For Rotherham United Vs Stockport County
| Bookmaker | Rotherham United | Draw | Betarno |
| MyriadPlay | 23/10 | 5/2 | 1/1 |
| Gentleman Jim | 23/10 | 12/5 | 1/1 |
| Betarno | 85/40 | 23/10 | 20/21 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Latest Results And Head-To-Head
As we enter gameweek nine, Rotherham United host Stockport County at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday, a pivotal encounter between a side grappling with midtable medicoricy and one eyeing promotion. With Rotherham in 18th on a precarious seven points and Stockport in 10th with a more robust 12, this matchup could define early trajectories. The Millers, fresh from a 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon, are desperate to halt a tumble, while the Hatters seek to build on a hard fought 1-1 draw against league leaders Cardiff City.
Rotherham’s season has been a slow-burn catastrophe, a stark decline from their Championship relegation almost two years ago. Steve Evans, whose return last year initially sparked hope, has since sucked the life out of the team and club—tactics and morale in the club highly frustrated with results dismal. His sacking earlier this year paved the way for Leam Richardson but he didnt have enough time to make a difference at the New York Stadium. Some pundits are now even tipping Rotherham for a dreaded drop to League Two—the fourth tier—for the first time since 1997, a 28-year period that would shatter the faith of the Miller’s faithful.
Now under new manager Matthew Hamshaw, its been far from a new manager bounce this season after his first summer window with their opening fixture encapsulating the woes: a 2-1 home loss to Port Vale, despite an early Sam Nombe strike. Form since has been tepid—three draws, four defeats—highlighted by a lone 1-0 win over Exeter earlier this month. Offensively, they’ve managed just three goals in their last five, underscoring a lack of clinical firepower. Nombe, a solid League One striker with two goals so far this season, is out with a hamstring tear suffered at Stevenage; he’s not expected back until late October, depriving them of his quality in attacking positions. Stepping up, Jordan Hugill leads with the most shots on target per match at 2.1, with the veteran vital in transitions. Midfielder Daniel Gore has created the most big chances for Rotherham with five, his vision the spark in a side averaging 0.9 goals per game. Yet, with key absences like Tom Holmes, Denzel Hall, and Kion Etete also sidelined, Hamshaw’s hand is forced—this could be a gritty defence showing from the Millers.
Contrast this with Stockport, big favourites for a top-six push after a superb summer window, not least the club-record signing of forward Malik Mothersille from Peterborough United. The Jamaican international, who netted 16 goals last season, arrived for over £800,000 in July, replacing last season’s star Tanto Olaofe and injecting pace into Dave Challinor’s attack. Finishing in the playoffs last season, the Hatters will be looking to boost continuity and ambition, with bookies pricing them at 5/1 for promotion.
Their opener was a statement with a 2-0 home win over local rivals Bolton Wanderers live on Sky Sports, setting a tone of resilience. Form has been solid—four wins, two draws in eight—though recent stutters include that Cardiff stalemate. They’ve scored six in their last five, showcasing fluidity upfront, but can’t keep a clean sheet: none in 10 matches across competitions, conceding in every outing since early August. Kyle Wootton, however, has continued his good form—Stockport’s top scorer with three goals, he’s created the most big chances with seven while playing every minute, his hold-up play and finishing are a constant threat. On his side, Jack Diamond’s resurgence adds width and fast-paced attacking.
Historically, head-to-heads are sparse but balanced: five meetings since 2010 see Rotherham edging with two wins to Stockport’s one, plus two draws. Notably, Stockport triumphed 3-1 at Edgeley Park in April, exposing Rotherham’s instability. The last New York clash, a 1-1 draw in December 2024, hints that there could be goals
Confrontation
Where To Watch Rotherham United Vs Stockport County
Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham
Date And Time: September 20th, 3pm
Probable Lineups For Rotherham United Vs Stockport County
Predicted Rotherham United Lineup
- Lineup – C.Dawson, J.Rafferty, J.Baptiste, Z.Jules, M.Kaleta, S.McWilliams, D.Gore, J.Powell, R.James, J.Hugill, K.Spence
- Manager – Matthew Hamshaw
- Injuries/ Suspensions – S.Nombe, T.Holmes, D.Hall, K.Etete
Predicted Stockport County Lineup
- Lineup – C.Addai, T.Onyango, J.Olowu, E.Pye, B.Hills, O.Bailey, O.Norwood, B.Osborn, J.Diamond, B.Andresson, K.Wooton
- Manager – Dave Challinor
