2017–18 Rotherham United F.C. season

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The **2017–18 season** was Rotherham United's 93rd season in their existence and their first back in League One following relegation in 2016–17. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.

## Key events

On 23 August 2017, Rotherham United were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Premier League side Huddersfield Town in the second round. Despite taking the lead in the first minute, they conceded two goals early in the second half, and saw a Kieffer Moore shot cleared off the line late in the game.

On 3 September 2017, the team won 1–0 against Portsmouth, who were managed by their former manager Kenny Jackett in a televised match at Fratton Park. This recorded Rotherham's first away league win in 27 matches, extending back to 9 April 2016.

On 4 November 2017, the team were knocked out of the FA Cup at EFL League Two side Crewe Alexandra, who scored a late goal to turn the tie around and win 2–1.

Despite playing their last game in the group stage of the competition on 7 November 2017, Rotherham had to wait three weeks to know their EFL Trophy fate. A draw between Chesterfield and Manchester City EDS on 29 November confirmed the clubs exit.

From 9 December 2017 to 24 February 2018, the team went 14 league games unbeaten, winning 11, including the last 7. The run was ended on 10 March 2018 with a 1–0 away defeat against Rochdale.

Having held 4th place in the league since mid-February, Rotherham confirmed a place in the play-offs on 21 April 2018, with a 2–0 win against Bristol Rovers.

Rotherham secured promotion back to the EFL Championship with a 2–1 extra time victory against Shrewsbury Town at Wembley Stadium on 27 May 2018.

## Squad statistics

### Player statistics

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## Pre-season friendlies

On 12 May 2017, Rotherham United announced they will host Sheffield United as part of their pre-season preparations. Four days later, the *Millers* added Parkgate friendly to the pre-season diary. On 17 May further friendlies at North Ferriby United and Chesterfield were confirmed. A fifth friendly, against Alfreton Town was revealed a day later. Two further friendlies, against Gainsborough Trinity and Barnsley were announced on 19 May.

The club announced a two-game training camp in Austria on 6 July 2017. The team will be based at the Sportschule Lindabrunn in Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn where they will face Hungarian side Soproni VSE. They will also play Floridsdorfer AC at the Austrian club's ground.

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## Competitions

#### Matchday summary

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#### Matches

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#### League One Play-Offs

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### FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Rotherham United were drawn away to Crewe Alexandra in the first round.

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### EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Rotherham United were drawn at home to Lincoln City in the first round.

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### EFL Trophy

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## References

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2. ↑ Huddersfield 2–1 Rotherham United. BBC Sport (23 August 2017).
3. ↑ Portsmouth 0–1 Rotherham United. BBC Sport (3 September 2017).
4. ↑ Crewe Alexandra 2–1 Rotherham United. BBC Sport (4 November 2017).
5. ↑ Rotherham United 0 Rochdale 1: Warne disappointed to lose unbeaten run. *The Yorkshire Post* (10 March 2018).
6. ↑ Rotherham United 2–0 Bristol Rovers. BBC Sport (21 April 2018).
7. ↑ Rotherham United 2–1 Shrewsbury Town. BBC Sport (27 May 2018).
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14. ↑ READ | Millers to take on Barnsley in final pre-season friendly. Rotherham United F.C. Official (19 May 2017).
15. ↑ Millers announce Austria tour details. Rotherham Advertiser (6 July 2017).
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30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 READ | Eight players released by Millers. Rotherham United Official Site (11 May 2017).
31. ↑ READ | Smallwood set to depart Millers. Rotherham United Official Site (31 May 2017).
32. ↑ Danny Ward completes City switch. Cardiff City Official Site (23 June 2017).
33. ↑ Kilmarnock: Defender Kirk Broadfoot joins club on three year deal. BBC Sport (4 July 2017).
34. ↑ READ | Dexter departs Millers by mutual consent. Rotherham United Official site (12 July 2017).
35. ↑ READ | Fisher joins Preston. Rotherham United Official site (26 July 2017).
36. ↑ READ | Millers confirm Belaid departure. Rotherham United Official site (31 August 2017).
37. ↑ READ | O'Donnell departs for Northampton. Rotherham United Official Site (8 January 2018).
38. ↑ READ | Frecklington departs Millers. Rotherham United Official Site (11 January 2018).
39. ↑ Francis joins Reds. Accrington Stanley Official site (11 January 2018).
40. ↑ SIGNING| Millers confirm Moore arrival. Rotherham United Official Site (10 July 2017).
41. ↑ SIGNING | Emmanuel joins Millers on season-long loan. Rotherham United Official Site (13 July 2017).
42. ↑ READ | Millers land loan stopper. Rotherham United Official Site (31 August 2017).
43. ↑ SIGNING | Millers land late deal for Towell. Rotherham United Official Site (31 August 2017).
44. ↑ SIGNING | Millers seal Lavery loan deal. Rotherham United Official Site (29 January 2018).
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55. ↑ READ | Bilboe makes Brighouse loan switch. Rotherham United Official Site (15 December 2017).
56. ↑ READ | Onariase joins Robins. Rotherham United Official Site (1 January 2018).
57. ↑ DEADLINE DAY | Bray joins Forest Green. Rotherham United Official Site (31 January 2018).
58. ↑ DEADLINE DAY | Clarke-Harris joins Coventry. Rotherham United Official Site (31 January 2018).
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