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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming EFL Trophy clash between Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United is set for 13.01.2026 at 19:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this EFL Trophy encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Huddersfield Town, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Rotherham United, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the EFL Trophy table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 13.01.2026
- Kickoff: 19:00
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 13.01.2026, finishing Huddersfield Town 3-0 Rotherham United.
Huddersfield Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Huddersfield Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the EFL Trophy 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Huddersfield Town lineup today or Huddersfield Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Huddersfield Town home performances:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town 3 - 1 13.01.2026 Huddersfield Town vs Rotherham United 3 - 0 10.01.2026 Stockport County vs Huddersfield Town 1 - 0
Rotherham United Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Rotherham United have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s EFL Trophy game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Huddersfield Town 3-0 Rotherham United
- Wins this season over Huddersfield Town: 1
Recent away match stats for Rotherham United:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Stockport County vs Rotherham United 3 - 2 13.01.2026 Huddersfield Town vs Rotherham United 3 - 0 10.01.2026 Bradford City vs Rotherham United 0 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 24.01.2026, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United lineups for the EFL Trophy 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
