FM Preview: Chesterfield v Rochdale 21 Aug 2012

Last updated : 20 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Rochdale fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Rochdale at Whittington Moor on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 9 of the 50 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whittington Moor was less than a year ago, in April 2012, the Spireites carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 21 Apr Chesterfield 2-1 Rochdale League One
2011/2012 Tue 25 Oct Rochdale 1 - 1 Chesterfield League One
2011/2012 Tue 09 Aug Rochdale 3 - 2 Chesterfield League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 03 Apr Chesterfield 2 - 0 Rochdale League Two
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Rochdale 2 - 3 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Wed 25 Mar Chesterfield 3 - 0 Rochdale League Two
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Rochdale 2 - 1 Chesterfield League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. The Spireites's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Dale have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far,

Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 2 0 4 9 11 6
Rochdale 6 1 1 4 9 12 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Spireites to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rochdale Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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