It’s trip to Greater Manchester for Yeovil this weekend, as they face Rochdale AFC in the league. 


Form Guide…

The Dale have been in ok form in the cup and league over their last five fixtures, with three wins and two loss in that period. 

The Spotland side three wins have come against lesser teams respectively in Stockton, Fylde and Tamworth. It’s against the historically “better” teams that Rochdale have for form against in recent time with losses at Forest Green and Dagenham & Redbridge, which is where the Glovers could capitalise.

No wins in the last six games has seen the Glovers slowly fall down the league table. Over the last five of those games Mark Cooper’s men have drawn four and lost one which isn’t ideal but shows his side are hard to beat at least. 

The worry however comes from draws against bottom side, Ebbsfleet and a last 10 minute capitulation at Forest Green on New Year’s Day.Last time out the Glovers drew to high flying Gateshead 0-0. So, if Yeovil want to turn their form around Rochdale will be a tough place to do it.

Ciaran McGuckin becomes a ladder
Pic Gary Brown

Key Players…

Yeovil – Jake Wannell

The imposing centre-back had a tough start to the season, but since the new year it’s seems as though Wannell has stepped up a gear. 

Jake Wannell
Pic Gary Brown

Having played over 2,000 minutes for the Glovers, he has been a mainstay of Coopers side (when not suspended). That consistency gives confidence to a young goalkeeper in Ollie Wright and breeds strong partnerships with Morgan Williams and Finn Cousin-Dawson and the midfielders in front. He is at the core as to why Yeovil have been hard to beat recently.

Rochdale – Kairo Mitchell

The centre forward has been unstoppable for the Dales this season, bagging 11 goals in 21 games. 

As mentioned in other previous key player sections, having a goal scorer is key to be a successful team, which is why the Greater Manchester side currently lie in 8th. Mitchell also has two assists to his name.

Another notable name in the side is former Wolves centre-back Ethan Ebanks-Landell. Now captain of Rochdale, quality like that in the National league is hard to come by.


Thats what he said…

Forward Connor McBride spoke to club media ahead of the game. He said: “They’re a good side…we’re expecting a difficult game on Saturday but we know if we bring our game we will win.”

Yeovil boss Mark Cooper spoke to the BBC ahead of the match. He said: “They are really well coached and you can’t go there and play your own game, you have to pay respect to how they play.”


 We’ve met before…

In the 11 times the two teams have met, Yeovil have won four, Rochdale have taken the spoils five time and there has been two draws.

The last time they met, the game finished 0-1 to the Dale with tricky winger, Connor McBride scoring.


Don’t I know you…

Unfortunately we don’t. There are no ex Yeovil players in the Rochdale squad.


Who’s been naughty then…

There are no red cards to not this week for Yeovil.


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