FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last Updated : 24-Mar-2009 by
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History of the Chesterfield v Rochdale fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Rochdale at Recreation Ground on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 47 games played, Spireites have recorded 23 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in January 2008, with Rochdale inflicting a narrow 3-4 defeat upon the Spireites in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepRochdale2 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 01 MarRochdale0 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Wed 16 JanChesterfield3-4RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Sat 17 MarChesterfield1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Tue 17 OctRochdale2 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
1999/2000Tue 24 AugChesterfield2 - 1RochdaleLGEC
1999/2000Tue 10 AugRochdale1 - 2ChesterfieldLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The Dale have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Dale, and 5 goals against.

Chesterfield's 52 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Rochdale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 64 points from their 38 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield63217711
Rochdale6303969

FootyMad's prediction ...

Spireites go into their game against Rochdale in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Rochdale 12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.