Match Report
The table read 2nd (Rochdale, 106 pts) against 3rd (Carlisle United, 95 pts), 11 points apart. The last five rounds placed Rochdale no better than 8th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Against a league average of 1.46 goals per team per game, Rochdale ran at 1.91 scored and 0.89 conceded, Carlisle United at 1.89 and 1.11.
Rochdale entered with five wins in a row, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Rochdale had taken 15 of 15 points to Carlisle United's 7.
12 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Rochdale 5, draws 3, Carlisle United 4, at 2.58 goals per meeting. Only 42% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The match was played at Crown Oil Arena (capacity 10,249). Rochdale led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Rochdale: Daniel Moss (41')
Key stats
Possession: Rochdale 63% · Carlisle United 37% · Total shots: 8-4 · On target: 1-2 · Corners: 2-3