Match Report
Blackpool, 3rd with 80 points, sat 33 points above Rochdale (21st, 47). Recent form flatters Rochdale's table spot — 7th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 21st. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1.7 for Rochdale and 1.3/0.8 for Blackpool (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
15 matches unbeaten backed Blackpool's arrival.
8 meetings are on record — 3 won by Rochdale, 2 by Blackpool, 3 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 38% of those meetings.
Spotland Stadium, capacity 10,249, hosted the game. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rochdale: Oliver Rathbone (69')
Key stats
Possession: Rochdale 47% · Blackpool 53% · Total shots: 9-12 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 5-4