[4] In the previous season, Rotherham secured their place in the championship with a 21st-placed finish, 9 points above the relegation zone.

[5][6] Two days later, the club announced the departure of first team coach Nicky Eaden.

[9] Kenny Jackett was named manager on 21 October 2016, signing a three-year deal.

[12] Rotherham became the first side in the top six tiers of English football to be relegated in the 2016–17 season on 1 April, after losing 1–0 at home to Fulham.

[13] On 5 April 2017, the club formally appointed Paul Warne as manager, on a one-year rolling contract.