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Rotherham United

Tier 4EFL League TwoRotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
27 May 1925
Ground
New York Stadium12,021 seats · opened 2012
Full name
Rotherham United Football Club
Website
themillers.co.uk

Who owns Rotherham United

Owned by the Stewart family: Richard Stewart has held 75% or more of ASD Lighting Holdings, the club's parent, since March 2026, when Anthony Stewart ceased to be registered as the club's controller.

Owned by investorsOwner based at home: United Kingdom

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamRotherham United Football Club (RUFC) LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 06550400
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    ASD Lighting Holdings LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandSince 10 March 2026, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Richard StewartPerson, United KingdomSince 10 March 2026, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – 75% or more

Changes of control

  1. 10 March 2026

    Richard Stewart took control from Anthony Stewart.

    Within the family: Richard Stewart registered with 75% or more of ASD Lighting Holdings from 10 March 2026, when Anthony Stewart's 25–50% and his significant influence over the club company ceased. No price was stated.

    High confidenceSource: Companies House

    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Sources8

Also on Wikidata (Q48950).

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