Halifax Town vs Rochdale: match statistics
Rochdale is the decisive favorite for this encounter, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 25 wins this season and excellent form (3 wins, 2 draws in the last 5 matches). The visitors are characterized by high defensive efficiency—conceding just 0.73 goals on average per away match and keeping 53% clean sheets, making them one of the most solid teams in the league. Halifax Town, despite a decent home showing (56% home wins), is going through a weaker period—only 1 win in the last 5 matches and a negative goal difference in that time (6 scored, 9 conceded). The class difference between the league leader and the 8th team is distinct, also confirmed by Rochdale's advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) and away goal difference (+14). Considering all statistics, Rochdale has a real chance of securing a victory, although Halifax's solid home stance does not entirely rule out a draw.
Halifax Town vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Halifax Town played against Rochdale in National League (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Halifax Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Rochdale has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Halifax Town scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.41. Rochdale scores 1.91 and allows 0.66. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Halifax Town's games and 47% of Rochdale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 53%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rochdale has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.46 per game. Halifax Town takes 10.9 shots per game, while Rochdale takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Halifax Town leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Rochdale leads at halftime in 53% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Halifax Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Rochdale, it is minutes 31-45+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rochdale is the decisive favorite for this encounter, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 25 wins this season and excellent form (3 wins, 2 draws in the last 5 matches). The visitors are characterized by high defensive efficiency—conceding just 0.73 goals on average per away match and keeping 53% clean sheets, making them one of the most solid teams in the league. Halifax Town, despite a decent home showing (56% home wins), is going through a weaker period—only 1 win in the last 5 matches and a negative goal difference in that time (6 scored, 9 conceded). The class difference between the league leader and the 8th team is distinct, also confirmed by Rochdale's advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) and away goal difference (+14). Considering all statistics, Rochdale has a real chance of securing a victory, although Halifax's solid home stance does not entirely rule out a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Halifax Town | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rochdale is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Halifax Town · 2.2 pts / game - Rochdale
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rochdale is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Halifax Town · 1.91 goals / game - Rochdale
Rochdale is 114% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Halifax Town · 0.66 goals / game - Rochdale
Halifax Town scores in 85% of games (29 of 34 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 53% (17 of 32 meczów).
Rochdale scores in 97% of games (31 of 32 meczów), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Halifax Town
Over / Under - Rochdale
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rochdale is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Halifax Town · 1.97 pts / game - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (17 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Halifax Town
Rochdale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Halifax Town | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.91 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 24% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 80% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Halifax Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rochdale. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
The National League match finished Halifax Town 2:2 Rochdale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Halifax Town score 1.50 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.91. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Halifax Town's matches and 47% of Rochdale's.
What form are Halifax Town and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Halifax Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Rochdale 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Halifax Town vs Rochdale: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.