History of the Rochdale v Walsall fixture
Walsall face a trip to Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Saddlers have recorded 7 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Spotland was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Associate Members) match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Dec | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 04 Oct | Rochdale | 1-1 | Walsall | (Associate Members) |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Feb | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Rochdale | 3 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 03 Feb | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 05 Aug | Rochdale | 0 - 1 | Walsall | League Two |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 15 Apr | Walsall | 0 - 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 only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Walsall have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Saddlers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Rochdale are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 34 points from their 39 games thus far.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 42 points from 39 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Saddlers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Rochdale. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Walsall | Not won in previous 4 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here