Watch as Walsall and Rochdale go head-to-head in the England League Two on 12.09.2026. This matchup is too close to call, with each team bringing their A-game. Our comprehensive breakdown covers everything from historical matchups in the England League Two to potential game changers. Check out our prediction for Walsall vs. Rochdale and place a well-informed bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tranmere | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9/5 | 9 |
| 5 | Walsall | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8/4 | 9 |
| 6 | Fleetwood Town | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 21 | Crawley Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5/8 | 4 |
| 22 | Rochdale | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5/10 | 3 |
| 23 | Shrewsbury | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/10 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Walsall vs Rochdale
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x 1 x 1Walsall vs Rochdale Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Walsall | Rochdale | 21.07.2023 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Rochdale | Walsall | 07.04.2023 | 4-2 |
| League Two | Walsall | Rochdale | 29.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Rochdale | Walsall | 09.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Walsall | Rochdale | 20.11.2021 | 0-0 |
| League One | Walsall | Rochdale | 02.02.2019 | 1-2 |
| League One | Rochdale | Walsall | 25.08.2018 | 1-2 |
| League One | Walsall | Rochdale | 06.03.2018 | 0-3 |
| League One | Rochdale | Walsall | 23.12.2017 | 1-1 |
| League One | Walsall | Rochdale | 02.01.2017 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Exeter City | Walsall | 05.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Crewe | Walsall | 01.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Walsall | Accrington ST | 29.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Cup | Walsall | Leyton Orient | 25.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 22.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Gillingham | Walsall | 15.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| League Cup | Bristol City | Walsall | 06.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Walsall | Notts County | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Telford United | Walsall | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Walsall | Aston Villa | 21.07.2026 | 0-5 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Rochdale | Gillingham | 05.09.2026 | 1-4 |
| League Two | Rochdale | Shrewsbury | 01.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Colchester | Rochdale | 29.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Rochdale | Crawley Town | 22.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Newport County | Rochdale | 15.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Cup | Bradford | Rochdale | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Tranmere | Rochdale | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rochdale | FC Halifax Town | 28.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rochdale | Farnham Town | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rochdale | Al-Rayyan SC | 19.07.2026 | 3-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Walsall VS Rochdale
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Walsall vs Rochdale
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Walsall vs Rochdale
There's a real sense of momentum around Walsall right now. And Rochdale? They're coming here desperate, struggling, and leaking goals at an alarming rate. This League Two clash has the makings of a genuinely one-sided afternoon — and the data backs that up completely.
Walsall sit fifth in the table with nine points from five games. They've scored eight goals already this season. That's an attacking output that places them firmly among the division's most dangerous sides at this early stage.
The man driving that attack is A. Pressley. Four goals in five games. That's not a hot streak — that's a player in the form of his life. Here's what you need to watch for: Rochdale have conceded ten goals in just five League Two matches. Ten. Pressley against that defence is a mismatch that almost writes itself.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Rochdale being a newly promoted side finding their feet. The numbers are genuinely alarming for them. A goals-against column of ten, just three points on the board, and sitting 22nd — this is a team in serious trouble already.
The head-to-head history adds another layer too. Looking back across their meetings in League Two and League One, Rochdale have shown they can produce big results against Walsall — that 4-2 win back in April 2023 is proof of that. But this current Rochdale side looks nothing like those teams. I'd be very surprised if history repeats itself here.
From a betting perspective, Walsall at 2.10 feels like genuine value given the table positions and the attacking firepower they've shown. The draw at 3.30 is interesting only if you believe Rochdale can somehow tighten up defensively overnight — I don't. The real sharp play here might be Pressley to score anytime. Four goals in five games against a leaky defence is exactly the kind of matchup that produces another entry on his tally.
Here's my surprising statistical nugget: Rochdale have zero registered top scorers in League Two so far this season. Zero. That's not just a dry spell — it's a structural attacking problem that makes even a draw feel unlikely.
My prediction: Walsall 3-1 Rochdale. Pressley gets on the scoresheet, R. Smith chips in with another assist, and the Banks's Stadium celebrates a comfortable home win. Rochdale grab a consolation, but this one is done by the hour mark.
Saturday afternoon football at its most compelling — a side flying high welcoming a side in freefall. Get yourself involved.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler | Austria | 31 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Adomah | Ghana | 38 | Attacker | 185 | 73 |
| A. Evans | England | 27 | Midfielder | 186 | 68 |
| A. Dallas | Scotland | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 79 |
| J. Furlong | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| R. Leak | Wales | 28 | Defender | 191 cm | 83 kg |
| A. Pressley | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 194 | 75 |
| L. Simper | England | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| V. Harper | England | 25 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| R. Smith | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Courtney Clarke | England | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Connolly | Wales | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Burke | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tom Wooster | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ward | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Rico Browne | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| M. Hancock | England | 23 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| C. Crew | Wales | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 70 |
| D. Skura | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Middleton | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Smith | England | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| H. Gilmour | England | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 62 |
| L. Hannant | England | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| E. Dieseruvwe | England | 32 | Attacker | 195 | 72 |
| D. Rodney | England | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| R. East | England | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| E. Ebanks-Landell | England | 33 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| I. Henderson | England | 41 | Attacker | 175 | 67 |
| O. Adebayo-Rowling | England | 29 | Defender | 184 | 68 |
| E. Francis | England | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| S. Sherring | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| C. Hayes | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 73 |
| Kane Taylor | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Sam William John Waller | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | ||
| D. Brown | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 83 |
| Z. Silcott-Duberry | England | 21 | Attacker | 183 cm | 73 kg |
| C. Tasker | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Moss | England | 25 | Defender | 187 | 60 |
| B. Adeeko | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Walsall vs Rochdale match odds
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