Match Report
Southend United had gone 5 games without a win. A win had eluded Rochdale for 15 matches.
19 meetings are on record — 5 won by Southend United, 8 by Rochdale, 6 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 37% of the wins in this matchup. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 68% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 63%.
The venue was Roots Hall Stadium, with room for 12,392 spectators. C. Breakspear officiated: 100 games logged, averaging 2.3 yellow cards each. Southend United led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Southend United: Andrew Dallas (3'), James Golding (17'), Tom Hopper (27') · Rochdale: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (20'), Casey Pettit (55')
Key stats
Possession: Southend United 48% · Rochdale 52% · Total shots: 8-5 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-4