- Team style: The Millers are the team that likes to play in their face, but Bromley's direct, set-piece style will disrupt Rotherham's structure.
- Away form: Rotherham have lost their last two away games and are unconvincing at 3.02 for Saturday's FA Cup first round game.
- Recent form: Bromley have failed to win their last five and come into this on the back of back-to-back defeats at Milton Keynes Dons and Wigan Athletic.
Don’t be lulled by the oddsmakers
Bromley enter the FA Cup 2026-2027 against Rotherham United in the first round on Saturday, but they are the slight favorites here. The Ravens are 2.26 to take down Rotherham United, with Rotherham United a shade of odds under evens at 3.02 and the draw 3.3.
There's no recent head-to-head history to separate these sides, so it's down to form and fitness that will determine this one. And neither side is going to have this all their own way, but the hosts are more likely to come out on top if they can make their aerial superiority count in the danger zone.
Bromley must be better with their balls in the box
Byron Webster's tactics
Bromley boss Byron Webster, who has been in charge since 23 October 2026, has seen his team play a straight-line football game that focuses on second balls, set-pieces and aerial strength. The Ravens have not been great when in possession for long periods and they need to be far better in front of goal than they have been in their recent games against the Dons and Latics.
Rotherham's form and threats
Rotherham United boss Alex Bruce (in charge since 1 July 2026) sets his side up in a compact 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 and his men will attempt to disrupt Bromley by pressing them man-for-man and counter-pressing when they win the ball back. However, the visitors don't look good enough at 3.02 for this clash and their form in all competitions has been mixed-to-poor.
The Millers have failed to win their last five after a 3-3 draw with Shrewsbury Town followed up by a 2-1 defeat at Swindon Town.
- They have won two and lost three of their five away games in all competitions, but have already shipped 10 goals on the road.
- Paul Mullin has been their hottest outlet with four goals in his last five games and he is a true finisher.
Goals at both ends can be expected
Bromley have managed 1 win in their last 10 in all competitions, having drawn two and lost seven – and that is a clear warning signal here. Webster's side have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four home games, scoring just three goals in the process, but they are in the better position to turn this into a cup clash with chances at both ends.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.58 and both teams to score at 1.5 as Rotherham's man-oriented press should lead to a pretty close battle and there could be enough chances for a couple of goals at each end of the field. But the directness of Bromley's game should disrupt Rotherham's rhythm and they can edge out a win at Copperjax Community Stadium.
