Rochdale vs Accrington prediction, probable lineups, odds and bet builder tips for Saturday's League Two clash at Crown Oil Arena. Get the betting angle.
Rochdale vs Accrington Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Crown Oil Arena |
Rochdale vs Accrington brings together two League Two sides level on 15 points, with the visitors arriving unbeaten and the hosts stuck in a rut at the Crown Oil Arena.
Rochdale haven't won in four, and it took a late Ian Henderson strike to salvage a home point against a struggling Grimsby. The newly promoted side badly need a spark.
Accrington are unbeaten in eight in all competitions under John Doolan, though a late York City leveller denied them a win on Tuesday. They're 8/5 (PricedUp) to win here.
Rochdale have won their last 4 home matches against Accrington in all competitions, so history leans their way. Our Rochdale vs Accrington prediction follows current form instead.
Rochdale vs Accrington Form
Rochdale's slump is real: only 2 wins from their last 10 outings against all opponents. Dajaune Brown is the live wire, with a shot on target in each of his last 7 League Two appearances. Finishing is this side's strength. Stopping opponents from creating openings is not, and the defence gives up far too much for comfort.
Accrington are undefeated in their last 6 matches in League Two, and Josh Woods is the man driving it, with six league goals making him their top scorer. Doolan's side create plenty, attack down the wings and cross relentlessly. Keeping the ball is their weakness, but on current form that hardly seems to matter.
Rochdale vs Accrington Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Rochdale: J. Smith (Injured/out), W. Jenkins (Injured/out), C. Pettit (Injured/out), R. East (Injured/out), E. Ebanks-Landell (Injured/out), D. Moss (Injured/out), L. Maguire (Injured/out), B. Bilongo (Injured/out), D. Rodney (Injured/out), E. Dieseruvwe (Injured/out), N. Ramming (Injured/out), T. Adebayo-Rowling (Injured/doubtful), K. Taylor (Injured/doubtful)
Accrington: I. Sinclair (Injured/out), F. Sass (Injured/out), C. Caton (Injured/out), F. Rawson (Injured/out), S. Whalley (Injured/out), S. Conneely (Injured/doubtful), A. Henderson (Injured/doubtful)
Rochdale
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe missed the Grimsby draw through injury, while Tobi Adebayo-Rowling and Kane Taylor picked up issues in that game and are doubtful. Ian Henderson could lead the line in the Rochdale vs Accrington lineups, with a probable 4-2-3-1 set up behind him.
Accrington
John Doolan could name an unchanged starting XI after the draw at York City. Alex Henderson and Shaun Whalley are part of a seven-man injury list, with Henderson doubtful and Whalley ruled out. Woods and Tyler Walton should drive things again in a probable 3-5-2.
Rochdale vs Accrington Predicted Lineup
Rochdale
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Waller; S. Sherring, K. Wilson, A. Flint, C. Tasker; H. Gilmour, B. Adeeko; D. Brown, E. Francis, G. Middleton; I. Henderson
Accrington
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Moulden; J. Anderson, D. Matthews, D. Love; C. O'Brien, J. Woods, S. Mols, A. Borland, D. Tutonda; C. Warren, T. Walton
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Rochdale vs Accrington Key Stats & Match Facts
Dajaune Brown has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 6 League Two appearances.
Dajaune Brown has scored in 2 of his last 3 League Two appearances.
Josh Woods has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 League Two appearances.
Tyler Walton has committed 3+ fouls in 5 of his last 8 League Two appearances.
Aden Flint has been carded in 2 of his last 3 League Two appearances against Accrington.
Rochdale vs Accrington Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Rochdale 1-2 Accrington. The visitors bring the better form and the sharper attack, and a Rochdale back line that struggles to stop teams creating gives Woods and Walton room to work. Accrington edge it, with the hosts nicking one, and that call shapes our Rochdale vs Accrington best bets below.
Best Bets
Accrington to win at Rochdale in the Win Market. They go into this one unbeaten in their last six League Two games. The implied probability has Accrington ahead of Rochdale here, and Stanley rate as top class at carving out opportunities, which is exactly where this Rochdale defence comes unstuck. Backing the form side in a three-way table makes sense.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. This fixture has a strong record for goals. The projected total sits at 2.54 goals, just above the line, and Rochdale have shipped plenty in this fixture, with over 2.5 goals landing across the bulk of their recent meetings with Accrington in all competitions.
Rochdale vs Accrington Bet Builder
Our Rochdale vs Accrington bet builder tips pair a Josh Woods goal and two Rochdale goals with the draw, plus Accrington-or-draw cover, at 22/1 with Betway.
Josh Woods to score anytime. Accrington's top scorer has found the net in 3 of his last 4 League Two outings, and he never needs asking twice to shoot.
Rochdale over 1.5 total home goals. The hosts have landed this mark in four of their previous six home outings, finishing is their strong suit and Accrington are vulnerable down the wings.
The draw in the Win Market. Accrington have drawn four times across their last six, and this is the leg that pumps up the price against our main call.
Accrington or the draw. Doolan's side have landed this cover every time across their last six matches. A stubborn unbeaten run makes it the sturdiest leg in the build.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 16/1 elsewhere.
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Rochdale vs Accrington Talking Points
Set pieces could settle this. Accrington attack them well and throw crosses into the box all afternoon, while Rochdale struggle defending set plays and lose too many aerial duels. Doolan has warned that Rochdale can "play long, through you, or around you", but his own side's resilience during this unbeaten run is the bigger story. Over 2.5 goals is 20/21 (Bet365), which looks generous for a fixture that rarely stays quiet. And never write off Ian Henderson, still finding the net at 41.
Rochdale vs Accrington Predictions FAQs
When is the Rochdale vs Accrington English League Two game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Rochdale vs Accrington being played?
Rochdale vs Accrington is being played at the Crown Oil Arena.
What competition is Rochdale vs Accrington in?
Rochdale vs Accrington is a League Two match in the 2026/2027 season.
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