Match Report
In the standings it was Rochdale 545th on 5 points, Rotherham United 117th on 11 — separated by 6. Recent form told a different story for Rotherham United: only 217th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 117th. In league terms the two rates read 1.4/2.2 for Rochdale and 3/0.83 for Rotherham United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Level finishes had become the habit for Rotherham United: three in a row.
The sides have met 9 times in the GioScore results database: 6 wins for Rochdale, 0 draws and 3 for Rotherham United, at 2.78 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 33% of meetings won. History points to goals: 67% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 56%.
The venue was Spotland Stadium, with room for 10,249 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 2-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rochdale: Jake Beesley (65'), Jake Beesley (71') · Rotherham United: Chiedozie Ogbene (83'), Michael Ihiekwe (90')
Key stats
Possession: Rochdale 56% · Rotherham United 44% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 6-3