Rotherham United vs Luton Town: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 21, 2026 2:33 PM ET

Rotherham United host Luton Town at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday. The game carries major stakes for the visitors and offers a chance for Rotherham to finish on a positive note.

This Rotherham United vs Luton Town: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview piece examines form, injuries and expected XIs ahead of the clash.

Match context

Luton sit three points outside the final playoff spot with three fixtures left. They need wins to keep their promotion hopes alive.

Rotherham’s relegation to League Two is already sealed. They aim to end the season with improved morale after a recent victory.

Rotherham United recent form

The Millers arrived at the weekend on a nine-match winless run. That stretch included a 3-0 defeat at Wigan which sealed their fate.

Managerial change followed that loss. Matt Hamshaw departed and Lee Clark took charge. Clark’s side collected one point in his first five games.

They then beat Leyton Orient 2-0 at the BetWright Stadium. Harry Gray scored in the first half. Sam Nombe added a second 17 minutes from time.

Luton Town recent form

Luton endured a six-game winless spell between mid-February and mid-March. Their season then improved markedly.

The Hatters won five and drew two of their last seven league matches. They also lifted the EFL Trophy with a win over Stockport County at Wembley.

On Saturday they trailed Mansfield 2-0 to Jon Russell’s brace. Kasey Palmer and Shayden Morris fought back to earn a 2-2 draw.

Key statistics

Rotherham form (last six in League One): L D L L L W.
Luton form (League One): W D W W W D.
Sam Nombe has 11 league goals this season.
Three league matches remain for both sides.

Team news

Rotherham face several absences through injury. Cameron Dawson, Hamish Douglas and Marvin Kaleta are sidelined.

Also unavailable are Shaun McWilliams, Kian Spence, Joe Powell and Liam Kelly. Emmanuel Adegboyega started at the weekend after a layoff.

Dru Yearwood is back in contention and could join Daniel Gore in midfield. Nombe is expected to lead the attack again.

Luton have their own fitness issues. Teden Mengi, Tom Holmes and Shandon Baptiste remain out.

Elijah Adebayo and Isaiah Jones are also unavailable. Nahki Wells, Gideo Kodua, Jake Richards and Devante Cole compete for forward places.

Jordan Clark missed the Mansfield trip. If he is absent again, Davy van den Berg could partner Joe Walsh in midfield. Palmer has five league goals since joining on loan in January.