Rochdale – Crewe

Match analysis

Rochdale host Crewe in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the hosts languishing in 24th place on just four points from six games (one win, one draw and four defeats, scoring five and conceding ten). Crewe sit comfortably in the top half at eighth, unbeaten with ten points after two victories and four draws, and they boast a superior goal difference of +2 (six for, four against). The gap in form is clear: Rochdale will be desperate to snap a run of losses, while Crewe will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak and push for a top‑six finish. A win for the visitors could see them close in on the playoff places, whereas a point for Rochdale might be enough to keep their survival hopes alive.