FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 27 September 2008 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 Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, The Reds have recorded 17 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2007, with Rochdale inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Reds in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 16 MarRochdale4 - 1Accrington S.LGE2
2007/2008Wed 05 DecAccrington S.1-2RochdaleLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Dale have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Accrington S. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 7 games played so far, Rochdale's 9 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.6114484
Rochdale6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Accrington S.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rochdale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Rochdale Not won in previous 7 away matches.