History of the Rochdale v Peterborough United fixture
Peterborough United pack their bags to visit Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 8 of the 21 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.
The previous match played between the two at Spotland was more than three years back, in February 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Fri 10 Dec | Peterborough | 2 - 1 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 02 Feb | Rochdale | 0-2 | Peterborough | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Peterborough | 3 - 0 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 05 May | Peterborough | 3 - 3 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Dec | Rochdale | 0 - 1 | Peterborough | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 17 Apr | Rochdale | 1 - 0 | Peterborough | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Oct | Peterborough | 3 - 1 | Rochdale | League Two |
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. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dale in those games, with 6 conceded.
Peterborough United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Posh, and 7 goals against.
Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 64 points from their 44 games so far.
Peterborough United are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 75 points from 44 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
| Peterborough United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 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 Posh 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 | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Peterborough United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here