History of the Rochdale v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday face a trip to Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Owls lost the only previous game played between the two.
The only previous meeting between Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday at Spotland was just last season, in February 2011, the Dale carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 06 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 0 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Rochdale | 2-1 | Sheff. Wed. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 0 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 11 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 0 | Rochdale | League Cup |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 11 Sep | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 0 | Rochdale | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Dale's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Sheffield Wednesday have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Owls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.
Rochdale are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 29 points from their 33 games thus far.
Sheffield Wednesday are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 60 points from 33 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Owls has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Rochdale. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | 5 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here