With the fixtures now announced for the new season, we are taking an in-depth look into all of the teams we will be facing in the 2017-18 Sky Bet League One season, starting with our opening day opponents Rotherham United…
LAST SEASON
Final position: 24th in Championship (3 places down from 2015-16)
Biggest win: 3-2 v Wigan Athletic (December 26, 2016)
Worst loss: 0-5 v Cardiff City (February 18, 2017)
Checkatrade Trophy: N/A
FA Cup: 3rd Round (knocked out by Oxford United on January 7, 2017)
League Cup: 1st Round (knocked out by Morecambe on August 9, 2016)
MAN IN CHARGE
Paul Warne
Teams played for: Wigan Athletic (1997-1999), Kettering Town (1998, loan), Rotherham United (1999-2005), Mansfield Town (2004-2005, loan), Oldham Athletic (2005-2007), Yeovil Town (2007-2009), Rotherham United (2009-2012)
Teams managed: Rotherham United (2016-present)
Stats so far at Rotherham United for Warne…
|
Teams |
From |
To |
Games |
Won |
Drawn |
Lost |
Win % |
|
Rotherham United |
28/10/16 |
Present |
29 |
4 |
4 |
21 |
13.8 |
TRANSFER NEWS
IN: Semi Ajayi (Cardiff City, free), Michael Ihiekwe (Tranmere Rovers, free), Darren Potter (MK Dons, free), Ryan Williams (Barnsley)
OUT: None
RELEASED: Lee Camp (Cardiff City, free), Stephen Kelly, Kelvin Wilson, Joel Ekstrand, Tom Thorpe, Chris Dawson, Fabien Bailey, Tom Rose
*Correct as of June 21, 2017
KEY & NOTABLE PLAYERS
Captain: Lee Frecklington
Most appearances (2016-17): Danny Ward (41(2))
Top goalscorer (2016-17): Danny Ward (12)
Player of the year (2016-17): Danny Ward
STADIUM
AESSEAL New York Stadium
Capacity: 12,021
Distance from Highbury: 100 miles
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
|
|
Fleetwood Town Wins |
Draws |
Rotherham United Wins |
|
League |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Cup |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Total |
1 |
1 |
2 |
SKY BET ODDS
We've taken a look at the latest Sky Bet odds ahead of the League One campaign to see how the bookmakers think the Millers will fare in 2017-18.
*Correct as of June 21, 2017
|
Outcome |
Position |
Odds |
|
League winner |
14th |
20/1 |
|
Promotion |
12th |
13/2 |
|
Top six |
11th |
9/4 |
|
Relegation |
9th |
5/1 |
Watch Town take on Rotherham United at Highbury Stadium in 2017/18, as well as 22 other Sky Bet League opponents, by becoming a Season Ticket holder.
Adult season tickets start from just £220, Senior season tickets start from £150, with Under 18s and Student season tickets priced at £50.
This means that Adults can watch Fleetwood Town from just £9.56 per game, Seniors from just £6.52 and Under 18s and Students from just £2.17.
Season tickets can be purchased in person at the club shop/ticket office at Highbury Stadium, over the phone by calling 01253 775080, or by visiting www.ftfcstore.com.