Match Report
Rochdale, 2nd with 106 points, sat 47 points above Boston United (12th, 59). Boston United's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. Against a league average of 1.46 goals per team per game, Rochdale ran at 1.91 scored and 0.89 conceded, Boston United at 1.37 and 1.46.
Rochdale had not lost in 14 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Defeat had not touched Boston United in 8 games.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Rochdale have 3 wins to Boston United's 1, with 1 draw, at 3 goals per meeting. Only 0% of these meetings ended in a home win. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
Crown Oil Arena, 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: Tyler Smith (82')
Key stats
Possession: Rochdale 66% · Boston United 34% · Total shots: 17-3 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 8-0