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
Key match information
Halifax Town played Rochdale in National League (England). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Halifax Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Rochdale: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Halifax Town scores 1.50 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Rochdale scores 1.91 and concedes 0.66. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Halifax Town 65%, Rochdale 47%. Over 2.5: Halifax Town 65%, Rochdale 53%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Rochdale has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.46. Halifax Town: 10.9 shots per match, Rochdale: 13.0.
Match halves
Halifax Town: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.91. Rochdale: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
Halifax Town: 46-60 (12 goals). Rochdale: 31-45+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rochdale is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Halifax Town · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.5 goals / match - Halifax Town · 1.91 goals / match - Rochdale
Rochdale is 114% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Halifax Town · 0.66 goals / match - Rochdale
Halifax Town scores in 85% of matches (29 of 34 matches), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 53% (17 of 32 matches).
Rochdale scores in 97% of matches (31 of 32 matches), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Halifax Town
Over / Under - Rochdale
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Halifax Town · 1.97 pts / match - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 78%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Halifax Town
Rochdale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Halifax Town 1 - 0 - 0 Rochdale. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.