History of the Rochdale v Southend United fixture
Southend United travel to take on Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, 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 are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Southend United however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Shrimpers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Rochdale find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 47 points from their 39 matches.
Southend United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 55 from their 39 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Rochdale. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Southend United | 4 games since last away draw. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here