History of the Rochdale v Southend United fixture
Southend United travel to take on Rochdale at Spotland on Wednesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 9 of the 20 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.
The last time the two teams met at Rochdale was back in August 2004, over five years ago, with Rochdale running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Southend Utd. | 3 - 1 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 10 Nov | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Rochdale | F.A. Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Fri 25 Mar | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 14 Aug | Rochdale | 2-0 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 May | Rochdale | 1 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 22 Nov | Southend Utd. | 4 - 0 | Rochdale | League Division Three |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 18 Jan | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Rochdale | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
The away form of Southend United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Shrimpers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Rochdale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 54 points from their 42 matches.
Southend United's 57 points from 41 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 |
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
An interesting game for the Shrimpers to play at the moment, and one from which we believe will see Southend United take away one point. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Southend United | Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here