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
Key match information
Southend United played Rochdale in National League (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Southend United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Rochdale: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Southend United scores 1.66 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Rochdale scores 1.95 and concedes 0.70. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Southend United 51%, Rochdale 49%. Over 2.5: Southend United 49%, Rochdale 54%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Southend United has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.69. Southend United: 15.8 shots per match, Rochdale: 13.2.
Match halves
Southend United: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.06. Rochdale: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 0.92.
Goals by minute
Southend United: 76-90+ (21 goals). Rochdale: 31-45+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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 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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rochdale is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Southend United · 2.6 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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.66 goals / match - Southend United · 1.95 goals / match - Rochdale
Rochdale is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - Southend United · 0.7 goals / match - Rochdale
Southend United scores in 89% of matches (31 of 35 matches), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 51% (19 of 37 matches).
Rochdale scores in 97% of matches (36 of 37 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 40% (14 of 35 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 - Southend United
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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Southend United · 2 pts / match - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 78%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Southend United
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
| Southend United | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Southend United 0 - 0 - 1 Rochdale. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.