All you need to know ahead of our next Sky Bet Championship fixture
- Rotherham United vs Huddersfield Town
- 12.30pm kick-off at New York Stadium
- Match available to listen to on iFollow HTAFC
Huddersfield Town are back on the road in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday 15 October when they travel to face Rotherham United at the New York Stadium; 12.30pm kick-off.
The Terriers go into the game on the back of a 2-0 home win against Hull City on Sunday 9 October in Mark Fotheringham’s first home game as Head Coach.
Rotherham United will be looking to turn things around after their 3-0 away loss to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon.
THE OPPOSITION
Rotherham United were promoted back into the Sky Bet Championship this season after dropping to League One for the 2021/22 season and then winning automatic promotion straight away to get back to the Championship.
Matt Taylor was appointed manager of Rotherham United at the beginning of October following Paul Warne’s departure for Derby County, he will be looking to guide his side to victory and get his first win of the season after they shared the points against Millwall and lost to Blackburn Rovers.
The Millers currently sit 17th in the table after winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five League games.
ONES TO WATCH
Richard Wood
The defender joined Rotherham United from Charlton Athletic in 2014 but struggled to make it as a regular in the First Team and went on three short loan spells to Crawley Town, Fleetwood Town, and Chesterfield in 2014 and 2015. Now in his ninth campaign with the Millers, Wood has made over 200 appearances and scored 18 goals – this season alone has seen the 37-year-old score four and assist one in his 11 appearances. Alongside Lee Peltier, Wood oversaw the Wigan Athletic game as co-caretaker after the departure of Paul Warne.
Daniel Barlaser
After a successful loan spell with the Millers in the 2019/20 season, the midfielder made the move permanent from Newcastle United in October 2020. During his initial loan, Barlaser impressed with his 35 appearances helping the club win promotion back the Sky Bet Championship. Barlaser did the same last season, helping the Millers secure promotion and win the Papa John’s Trophy saw him named in the Sky Bet League One Team of the Season. The 25-year-old has scored one goals made four assists so far this season.
Chiedozie Ogbene
The top goal scorer so far this season for Rotherham United, Ogbene was secured by Paul Warne in the summer of 2019 on a three-year-deal from Brentford. The Republic of Ireland international has made over 90 appearances during his time with the Millers so far, helped them win promotion and the EFL Trophy. In the 12 games he has played this season, he has scored four goals – one from his left foot, one from right foot and two headed goals. He will be looking to add to these goals to make sure he stays as top goal scorer.
TEAM NEWS
Head Coach Mark Fotheringham will provide full team news at his next press conference on Thursday 13 October 2022.
KIT
Town will be wearing their all-black away kit against Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon.
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HOW TO WATCH
Tickets are on sale online until 2pm on Friday 14 October – CLICK HERE – and are available to purchase from the Ticket Office.
Rotherham United have confirmed that Pay on the Day WILL NOT be available at the New York Stadium.
Adults - £24
60 and over - £14
Ambulant Disabled - £14
13-17 years - £9
Juniors (12 and under) - £7
All juniors must be accompanied by somebody who is over 16 and must be seated next to them.
DISABLED SUPPORTERS
Disabled Supporters should pay £14 for adults or their relevant price category with a companion ticket free of charge.
SKY SPORTS
Saturday afternoon’s fixture will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.
Unfortunately, this means that the game won’t be available to watch via iFollow HTAFC.
However, fans will still be able to listen.
iFOLLOW HTAFC
If you’re unable to attend the game on Saturday afternoon and don’t have access to Sky Sports, you’ll be able to listen along via iFollow HTAFC.
Town fans will be able to listen to Saturday’s game through our live audio commentary by purchasing a Monthly or Audio Match Pass to tune in live. You can purchase a Monthly Pass for £4.49 or an Audio Match Pass for £2.50.
Overseas supporters in ‘dark markets’ – countries without an EFL broadcast deal – can watch the noon kick-off LIVE with an International Match Pass for £5! CLICK HERE for more information.
