ROTHERHAM, England (Interstat) — Two League One sides seeking momentum will meet Tuesday when Rotherham United hosts Northampton Town at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

The midweek fixture comes with both clubs mired in difficult stretches. Rotherham (1-1 draw vs. AFC Wimbledon) and Northampton (2-0 loss at Blackpool) each failed to win their most recent matches this past Saturday.

The visiting Cobblers arrive in a pronounced slump, winless in their last five league outings (0-3-2). Their form has sharply declined since a 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in late November. The slide includes heavy defeats, such as a 5-1 loss at Burton Albion and a 2-0 home loss to Wycombe Wanderers earlier this month. Their attack has stalled, failing to score in three of those five winless games.

Rotherham’s recent trajectory is similarly troubled. The Millers have only one victory in their last ten matches across all competitions, a 2-1 win at Northampton in October. They are coming off a run of punishing defeats, including a 4-0 loss to Blackpool and a 3-1 home defeat to Huddersfield Town in December. A 1-1 draw with Wimbledon last time out snapped a three-game losing streak.

The head-to-head advantage from this season belongs to Rotherham, which secured a 2-1 away victory at Sixfields Stadium on Oct. 11. Historical data and current form point to a closely contested rematch. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Tuesday’s match offers a critical opportunity for either side to steady itself ahead of a packed February schedule. Northampton faces a quick turnaround with a home match against Reading next Saturday. Rotherham travels to Exeter City next weekend.

Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT).