EFL League Two
Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Crown Oil Arena
Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at Crown Oil Arena, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 24-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rochdale the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rochdale Preview
Rochdale reach this fixture 12 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Dale stand:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
1.25 points per game
15 scored, at 1.25 a game
17 conceded, at 1.42 a game
The Dale, season-wide
4 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Dajaune Brown, 4 goals
Most assists: Glenn Middleton, 3 assists
Recent results — Rochdale
20/10/2026 14:45
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
06/10/2026 14:00
03/10/2026 10:00
Accrington Stanley: how they are travelling
Accrington Stanley come in 12 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what Stanley have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost
1.25 points per game
17 scored, at 1.42 a game
16 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Stanley, season-wide
3 won, 6 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh Woods, 6 goals
Most assists: Stefan Mols, 4 assists
Recent results — Stanley
20/10/2026 14:45
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 07:30
06/10/2026 14:00
03/10/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Rochdale
Recent meetings have tended to go Rochdale's way against Accrington Stanley.
From 7 match(es):
Rochdale: 5 win(s)
Accrington Stanley: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley prediction.
Form comparison Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
W
D
L
|
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.67 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.65 | 1.76 |
Away Team
Accrington Stanley
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.17 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 2 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.17 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.8 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.25 | 1.51 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Accrington Stanley win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Accrington Stanley to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Accrington Stanley to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Accrington Stanley has its weaknesses, but Rochdale has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Accrington Stanley to Win the 1st Half
We see strong value in backing Accrington Stanley to take a first-half lead in this matchup. They often start matches strong and are expected to do the same against Rochdale.
The half-time odds present better betting value than the full-time result, making this an even more attractive bet.
Fixture information - Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley
Match: Rochdale vs Accrington Stanley
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Crown Oil Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Rochdale vs Accy Stanley that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.54
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
83%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 44%
Cards
4.34
League: 4.27
Corners
10.17
League: 10.02
Home Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
W
D
L
|
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.67 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.65 | 1.76 |
Away Team
Accrington Stanley
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.17 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 2 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.17 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.8 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.25 | 1.51 |
Corners
10.25 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Accrington Stanley received +1% more corners than Rochdale in the EFL League Two
10.33 / Match
Grimsby Town
(7)
Crewe Alexandra
(7)
Tranmere Rovers
(3)
Swindon Town
(11)
Fleetwood Town
(5)
Oldham Athletic
(0)
Walsall
(4)(6)
York City
(11)
Gillingham
(9)
Oldham Athletic
(8)
Cheltenham Town
(7)
Swindon Town
(4)
Newport County
(4)
Barnet
Cards
1.83 / Match
+46% Cards / Match
Accrington Stanley received +46% more cards than Rochdale in the EFL League Two
2.67 / Match
Grimsby Town
(3)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Tranmere Rovers
(1)
Swindon Town
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Oldham Athletic
(0)
Walsall
(3)(3)
York City
(2)
Gillingham
(2)
Oldham Athletic
(3)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Swindon Town
(2)
Newport County
(5)
Barnet
Goals Scored
1.25 / Match
+14%
Accrington Stanley is +14% better in terms of goals scored
1.42 / Match
Grimsby Town
(2)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
(1)
Swindon Town
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Walsall
(0)(1)
York City
(3)
Gillingham
(0)
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Swindon Town
(0)
Newport County
(1)
Barnet
Goals Conceded
1.42 / Match
+6%
Rochdale condeded +6% more goals than Accrington Stanley
1.33 / Match
Grimsby Town
(2)
Crewe Alexandra
(3)
Tranmere Rovers
(1)
Swindon Town
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Oldham Athletic
(0)
Walsall
(0)(1)
York City
(1)
Gillingham
(0)
Oldham Athletic
(0)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Swindon Town
(0)
Newport County
(2)
Barnet
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Salford City
|
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Barnet
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 3 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
Walsall
|
11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
Cheltenham Town
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
York City
|
11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 1.55 |
| 7 |
Gillingham
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 9 |
Exeter City
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Chesterfield
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Newport County
|
12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Accrington Stanley
|
12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Rochdale
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Swindon Town
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Bristol Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
Grimsby Town
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Fleetwood Town
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Colchester United
|
11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 20 |
Port Vale
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 21 |
Oldham Athletic
|
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 11 | 1 |
| 22 |
Rotherham United
|
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 | 1 |
| 24 |
Crawley Town
|
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 5 | 0.5 |
Odds
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