FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Rochdale fixture

Accrington S. prepare to entertain Rochdale at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, The Reds have recorded 17 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was just last season, in August 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 03 MarRochdale4 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 26 AugAccrington S.1-1RochdaleLGE2
1960/1961Sat 18 MarRochdale3 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
1960/1961Sat 29 OctAccrington S.2 - 0RochdaleLGE2
1958/1959Sat 28 MarAccrington S.4 - 2RochdaleLGE1
1958/1959Sat 08 NovRochdale1 - 0Accrington S.LGE1
1957/1958Mon 02 SepAccrington S.3 - 2RochdaleD3N

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While The Reds have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Rochdale's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Dale's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Accrington S. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 23 points from their 17 games played so far, Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 22 points from their 16 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.6123585
Rochdale6222558

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Fraser Eagle Stadium for the The Reds and the Madmen are unable to see past Rochdale claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rochdale Not won in previous 2 away matches.