Rochdale host Doncaster at The Crown Oil Arena in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 3 November at 19:00 GMT. Both clubs are looking for a response after heavy league defeats on Saturday: Rochdale lost 4–2 at Port Vale, while Doncaster were beaten 6–1 at Milton Keynes Dons.
EFL Trophy · Group North – 8Rochdale Vs Doncaster matchday centre
EFL Trophy · Group North – 8. Recent form covers all competitions; detailed stats retain their named competition and sample.
Recent form
Rochdale are without a win in their last five matches, drawing two and losing three. They scored seven goals and conceded 15 in that run. Their last home result was a 5–0 defeat by Accrington Stanley, following a 2–2 draw with Grimsby.
Doncaster have one win and four defeats from their last five matches, with five goals scored and 13 conceded. The exception was a 2–0 home win over Sheffield Wednesday on 24 October. They have since lost 3–1 at Luton and 6–1 at Milton Keynes Dons.
What to watch
Both defences have been conceding regularly, with 28 goals allowed between them across those two five-match samples. Doncaster have the stronger record in the 11 verified league meetings in the last ten years: seven wins, three draws and one Rochdale victory. That history favours the visitors, although their recent results give little room for confidence.
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Talking points
- Rochdale need to stem the goals: They conceded at least twice in each of their last four matches. Tightening up would give them a better chance of ending their five-match winless run.
- Doncaster seek a response: Their win over Sheffield Wednesday showed they can keep a clean sheet, but the following two away defeats brought nine goals conceded.
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League head-to-head
11 recorded league meetings · previous 10 years
90-minute pick: Doncaster to win.
The visitors get a narrow preference on their stronger head-to-head record and their recent win over Sheffield Wednesday. Both sides are struggling defensively, so this is a cautious pick rather than a confident forecast.
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