Rochdale vs Southend United - Enterprise National League
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Rochdale welcomes Southend United to the Crown Oil Arena this Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the National League. Rochdale's recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins from their last five matches, but they will be keen to build on their home advantage. Historically, the head-to-head record leans slightly in Southend's favour, with five wins in the last ten encounters, yet Rochdale has managed to secure a home win in this fixture previously. One notable angle to consider is both teams' propensity for scoring, as evidenced by the five matches in their last ten meetings that have seen both teams find the net. With Rochdale's attack looking to exploit Southend's defensive vulnerabilities, and Southend aiming to bounce back from their recent form, a high-scoring affair could be on the cards. Fans can expect an engaging match as both teams vie for crucial points in their campaign.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Forest Green Rovers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  Hartlepool United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Southend United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 |  Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |  Scunthorpe United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Carlisle United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Rochdale | 3–4 | Southend United | Enterprise National League |
| February 15, 2025 | Southend United | 1–1 | Rochdale | Enterprise National League |
| October 19, 2024 | Rochdale | 0–1 | Southend United | Enterprise National League |
| April 20, 2024 | Southend United | 1–2 | Rochdale | Enterprise National League |
| September 30, 2023 | Rochdale | 2–2 | Southend United | Enterprise National League |
| August 31, 2019 | Southend United | 0–3 | Rochdale | League One |
| April 27, 2019 | Rochdale | 1–0 | Southend United | League One |
| December 22, 2018 | Southend United | 1–2 | Rochdale | League One |
| March 13, 2018 | Rochdale | 0–0 | Southend United | League One |
| September 2, 2017 | Southend United | 0–0 | Rochdale | League One |