With just 1 point from their last two matches the U’s are struggling at the moment and are in need to get a positive result against 3rd placed dale.
With teams behind them just a few point adrift its time to kick on and secure an automatic place or play off place.
On a positive note the U’s should welcome back a few first team players who have been missing in recent matches.
Rochdale Team News:
Rochdale team last match:01 Lillis,02 Rafferty,16 Done,04 Cavanagh,06 Lancashire,22 O’Connell Booked,40 Henderson,12 Lund (Kennedy – 90),11 Hogan (Vincenti – 70),24 Allen Booked (Donnelly – 70),25 Rose
Substitutes:05 Eastham,07 Vincenti,08 Kennedy,09 Donnelly,10 Gray,15 Porter,21 Thomson
Player to watch: Scott Hogan
The 21 year old winger is the topscorer for the dale with 16 goals.
Oxford United Team News:
Oxford United team last match:01 Clarke,18 Davies,13 Hunt,17 Rose,30 Long,19 Mullins,15 Williams,22 Wroe,09 Constable,24 Connolly (Ruffels – 90),11 Potter (Rigg – 75)
Substitutes:07 Rigg,20 Marsh,23 Henly,32 Lynn,34 Bevans,35 O’Dowda,37 Ruffels
Player to watch: James Constable
The U’s topscorer is on top of his game at the moment.
Match Facts & Stats
Full name
Rochdale Association Football Club
Nickname(s)
The Dale
Founded
1907
Ground
Spotland,
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Capacity
10,249
Chairman
Chris Dunphy
Manager
Keith Hill
Match Prediction:
Rochdale 2 Oxford 1
Scorer Constable
Next Fixtures:
Saturday 8th March home to Burton Albion in the skybet league 2 ko 15:00hrs
