FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2010 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 Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, The Reds have recorded 17 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was just last season, in September 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctRochdale1 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 03 JanRochdale3 - 1Accrington S.LGE2
2008/2009Sun 28 SepAccrington S.1-3RochdaleLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The Dale have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Dale, and 5 goals against.

Accrington S. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 53 points from their 34 games so far. Rochdale are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 35 games giving them a return of 72 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.63128810
Rochdale641111513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Accrington S. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Rochdale will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rochdale 5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.