Accrington ST will look to extend their unbeaten run to six matches when they visit Rochdale in League Two on Saturday.
Their recent form provides a solid platform. A 3-1 victory over Gillingham last time out was preceded by draws against Oldham and Salford City in the EFL Trophy, plus wins over Cheltenham and Swindon Town. That sequence of two wins and three draws has solidified their mid-table standing, eight points behind leaders Salford City.
The team is on a run of five games without defeat. The 3-1 win against Gillingham saw Josh Woods score twice, with Stefan Mols providing two assists and also getting on the scoresheet himself. This offensive output has contributed to a season tally of 16 goals scored and 15 conceded.
Accrington ST are expected to stick with the 3-4-1-2 formation used successfully against Gillingham. That lineup featured Moulden in goal, with a defensive trio of Donervon Daniels, Matthews and Anderson. Aidan Borland and Stefan Mols were in midfield, supporting forwards Josh Woods, Tommy Leigh and Colby Bishop. The manager reported a fully fit squad with no new injury concerns ahead of the trip.
Rochdale, who sit lower in the table, have had mixed results with two wins, two draws and a loss in their last five. They are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup, as they did in a 3-2 defeat to Crewe Alexandra. Key players for the hosts include striker Devante Rodney, who has four goals this term, and midfielder Abraham Odoh, noted for his creativity.
Ahead of this trip, Accrington ST have a quick turnaround with a match against high-flying York City scheduled for Tuesday. Securing points at Spotland would provide valuable momentum before that tough away test. The match against Rochdale kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 24, with referee James Oldham officiating.
