Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Rochdale 2nd with 106 points, Wealdstone 15th with 56, 50 apart. Rochdale's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 2nd 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, Wealdstone at 1.46 and 1.61.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 Rochdale wins, 2 for Wealdstone, 0 draws, at 3.8 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 80% of the meetings won by the home side. History points to goals: 80% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Crown Oil Arena staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,249. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Rochdale: Ian Henderson (77'), Luke Hannant (90') · Wealdstone: Deon Woodman (58')
Key stats
Possession: Rochdale 51% · Wealdstone 49% · Total shots: 7-5 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 1-4