Match Report
Rochdale won 2-1 against Braintree Town in the Enterprise National League (England). Before the match, Braintree Town were 23rd in the Enterprise National League (England) table with Rochdale in 2nd. In 4 previous meetings (2024–2026), Braintree Town have won 1, Rochdale 3, with 0 draws. Braintree Town had scored 38 goals this season (0.8 per game), Rochdale had 88 (1.9 per game). Braintree Town's goals came from John Akinde (90'); Rochdale scored through Aidan Barlow (36'), Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (90'). Match stats: possession 51%-49%, shots 7-8, on target 2-7, corners 4-3. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
The matchup in the Enterprise National League (England) brings together Braintree Town and Rochdale at Ironmongery Direct Stadium.
Braintree Town come in 23rd with 36 points, while Rochdale sit 2nd with 106 points.
Across 4 meetings since 2024, honours split 1 to Braintree Town and 3 to Rochdale, with 0 draws.
The match finished 1-2, with Rochdale taking the points.
Goal scorers
Braintree Town: John Akinde (90') · Rochdale: Aidan Barlow (36'), Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (90')
Key stats
Possession: Braintree Town 51% · Rochdale 49% · Total shots: 7-8 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 4-3