Southend United vs Rochdale: match statistics
Rochdale heavily outclasses Southend United in terms of season achievements, occupying the first place in the table with an impressive record of 29 wins and only 4 defeats. The visitors display excellent form, earning 2.6 points per match in their last five fixtures and remaining undefeated in that span. Rochdale possesses outstanding away efficiency with a 72% win rate and 50% clean sheets, proving their solidity in both offense and defense. Southend United, despite decent home form, is outclassed - they sit only in 8th place and earned just 1.8 points per game in their last five matches. The difference in quality between the two sides and Rochdale's superb disposition strongly advocate for an away win, although the hosts' solid stance at home may keep the match balanced for extended periods.
Southend United vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southend United played against Rochdale in National League (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Southend United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rochdale has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Southend United scores 1.66 goals per game and allows 0.94. Rochdale scores 1.95 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 51% of Southend United's games and 49% of Rochdale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 49% and 54%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southend United has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.69 per game. Southend United takes 15.8 shots per game, while Rochdale takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Southend United leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Rochdale leads at halftime in 54% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southend United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (21 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 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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 heavily outclasses Southend United in terms of season achievements, occupying the first place in the table with an impressive record of 29 wins and only 4 defeats. The visitors display excellent form, earning 2.6 points per match in their last five fixtures and remaining undefeated in that span. Rochdale possesses outstanding away efficiency with a 72% win rate and 50% clean sheets, proving their solidity in both offense and defense. Southend United, despite decent home form, is outclassed - they sit only in 8th place and earned just 1.8 points per game in their last five matches. The difference in quality between the two sides and Rochdale's superb disposition strongly advocate for an away win, although the hosts' solid stance at home may keep the match balanced for extended periods.
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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
| Southend United | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Southend United · 2.6 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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.66 goals / game - Southend United · 1.95 goals / game - Rochdale
Rochdale is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Southend United · 0.7 goals / game - Rochdale
Southend United scores in 89% of games (31 of 35 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 51% (19 of 37 meczów).
Rochdale scores in 97% of games (36 of 37 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 40% (14 of 35 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 - Southend United
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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Southend United · 2 pts / game - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 54% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (21 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +14 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (17 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Southend United
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
| Southend United | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.60 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 51% | 58% | ▼ 49% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 49% | 57% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 23% | ▲ 51% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 82% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Southend United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rochdale. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Rochdale?
The National League match finished Southend United 3:2 Rochdale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southend United vs Rochdale?
Southend United score 1.66 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.95. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Southend United's matches and 49% of Rochdale's.
What form are Southend United and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Rochdale 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Rochdale?
The statistical background for Southend United vs Rochdale — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.