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Hello everyone, it's back to home comforts this weekend as we welcome the Chairboys to the New York Stadium.
Let's meet our opponents.
The Boss
Most Millers fans will remember Michael Duff from the season (his only season) which he had at Barnsley, where they were narrowly beaten by Sheffield Wednesday in the play off final in 2023. Since then, he's had spells with Swansea and Huddersfield, both of which culminated in his dismissal after poor runs of form. Prior to Barnsley he won silverware at Cheltenham in the form of a league two title.
He was appointed Wycombe boss on 18th September this year after the club decided to part company with Mike Dodds and so far Duff has had a positive impact on results. In the 14 games that he's been in situ, Wycombe have only lost twice, one of which was against Premier League Fulham who needed penalties to knock them out of the EFL Cup.
Players(s) To Watch
Fred Onyedinma is obviously a player we had on loan. When we had him in the Championship, he scored 2 goals in 18 appearances, 15 of which were starts. The 29 year old Nigerian will surely be a threat at this level, and is definitely a player who could cause us problems on Saturday. This is his 4th separate stint with Wycombe, having had 3 other previous spells at the club.
Cauley Woodrow. The former Barnsley man is currently on loan from Luton and has scored 5 goals in 13 appearances so far this season.
Sam Bell is Wycombe's top scorer with 6 goals. The 23 year old is another player whom the Chairboys have on loan, this time from Bristol City.
Last 6 results
Wycombe 3 v 2 Lincoln (L1)
Port Vale 0 v 0 Wycombe (L1)
Gillingham 0 v 3 Wycombe (Vertu)
Wycombe 4 v 1 Leyton Orient
Wycombe 2 v 0 Plymouth (FA Cup)
Wycombe 1 v 1 Fulham (EFL Cup)
(Wycombe lost on penalties)
Latest Odds
Millers 16/5 Draw 2/1 Wycombe 8/11
Very good odds on us to win.
Recent Meetings
(18/3/2025)
Rotherham 2 v 3 Wycombe (L1)
Sibley, Clarke-Harris
(24/08/2024)
Wycombe 2 v 0 Rotherham (L1)
For the historians amongst us, the last time we won at home against Wycombe was on 16 September 2000, at Millmoor. A grim attendance of 3,545 will have seen Guy Branston get the only goal of the game in our 1-0 victory.
Summary
Wycombe are on a good run at the moment and are currently unbeaten in 7 league games. However, it's at home where they're strongest. Wycombe have scored 19 goals at home which is more than any other team in the league, most recently beating Lincoln City 3-2. Away from home, results are a bit of a contrast. They've only won 1 of their 8 league games and scored 6 goals, although it is also worth noting that they are unbeaten in their last 3 games on the road, winning at Wigan and then drawing with Blackpool and Port Vale.
Everything points to a tight affair on Saturday and it won't be easy against a team who are evidently hard to beat under Michael Duff. I certainly can't remember many classics against Wycombe in recent times but the game on Saturday ought to be an interesting encounter between two teams who are both on a good run of form.Wycombe have some good players and I think it'll be decided by the odd goal. Let's hope it goes in our favour.
Enjoy the game, UTM.
Let's meet our opponents.
The Boss
Most Millers fans will remember Michael Duff from the season (his only season) which he had at Barnsley, where they were narrowly beaten by Sheffield Wednesday in the play off final in 2023. Since then, he's had spells with Swansea and Huddersfield, both of which culminated in his dismissal after poor runs of form. Prior to Barnsley he won silverware at Cheltenham in the form of a league two title.
He was appointed Wycombe boss on 18th September this year after the club decided to part company with Mike Dodds and so far Duff has had a positive impact on results. In the 14 games that he's been in situ, Wycombe have only lost twice, one of which was against Premier League Fulham who needed penalties to knock them out of the EFL Cup.
Players(s) To Watch
Fred Onyedinma is obviously a player we had on loan. When we had him in the Championship, he scored 2 goals in 18 appearances, 15 of which were starts. The 29 year old Nigerian will surely be a threat at this level, and is definitely a player who could cause us problems on Saturday. This is his 4th separate stint with Wycombe, having had 3 other previous spells at the club.
Cauley Woodrow. The former Barnsley man is currently on loan from Luton and has scored 5 goals in 13 appearances so far this season.
Sam Bell is Wycombe's top scorer with 6 goals. The 23 year old is another player whom the Chairboys have on loan, this time from Bristol City.
Last 6 results
Wycombe 3 v 2 Lincoln (L1)
Port Vale 0 v 0 Wycombe (L1)
Gillingham 0 v 3 Wycombe (Vertu)
Wycombe 4 v 1 Leyton Orient
Wycombe 2 v 0 Plymouth (FA Cup)
Wycombe 1 v 1 Fulham (EFL Cup)
(Wycombe lost on penalties)
Latest Odds
Millers 16/5 Draw 2/1 Wycombe 8/11
Very good odds on us to win.
Recent Meetings
(18/3/2025)
Rotherham 2 v 3 Wycombe (L1)
Sibley, Clarke-Harris
(24/08/2024)
Wycombe 2 v 0 Rotherham (L1)
For the historians amongst us, the last time we won at home against Wycombe was on 16 September 2000, at Millmoor. A grim attendance of 3,545 will have seen Guy Branston get the only goal of the game in our 1-0 victory.
Summary
Wycombe are on a good run at the moment and are currently unbeaten in 7 league games. However, it's at home where they're strongest. Wycombe have scored 19 goals at home which is more than any other team in the league, most recently beating Lincoln City 3-2. Away from home, results are a bit of a contrast. They've only won 1 of their 8 league games and scored 6 goals, although it is also worth noting that they are unbeaten in their last 3 games on the road, winning at Wigan and then drawing with Blackpool and Port Vale.
Everything points to a tight affair on Saturday and it won't be easy against a team who are evidently hard to beat under Michael Duff. I certainly can't remember many classics against Wycombe in recent times but the game on Saturday ought to be an interesting encounter between two teams who are both on a good run of form.Wycombe have some good players and I think it'll be decided by the odd goal. Let's hope it goes in our favour.
Enjoy the game, UTM.
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