Scunthorpe vs Rochdale prediction 25.03.2026 | National League
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- Competition: National League
- Date: 25/03/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Glanford Park
A huge fixture in the fight for Football League promotion takes place on Wednesday evening as Scunthorpe take on Rochdale.
Both sides head into this crucial National League contest in winning form. Scunthorpe secured an entertaining victory against Braintree, while Rochdale maintained their position at the top of the table with an equally impressive win against Tamworth.
Rochdale have held the upper hand in recent meetings, but with both teams in excellent form, a competitive and entertaining encounter looks likely on Wednesday.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rochdale
1 : 1
Scunthorpe United
Enterprise National League
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Scunthorpe United
1 : 4
Rochdale
Club Friendlies 3
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Scunthorpe United
1 : 2
Rochdale
League Two
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Rochdale
0 : 0
Scunthorpe United
League Two
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Rochdale
3 : 1
Scunthorpe United
League One
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Scunthorpe United
3 : 3
Rochdale
League One
Scunthorpe and Rochdale have met on 15 occasions since 2014. Rochdale won six of those games while Scunthorpe secured three victories. Thirteen of those 15 matches finished with both teams on the scoresheet.
Scunthorpe team overview
Scunthorpe returns to Glanford Park on Wednesday after a thrilling 3:2 win at Braintree last weekend. Callum Roberts' penalty in the 90th minute secured a vital three points for Andy Butler's side.
An improved run of form in March has seen the home side win four and lose just one of five fixtures completed. Scunny now sit fifth in the division, inside the playoff positions and only three behind Carlisle who currently occupy the final automatic promotion place.
Frequently involved in high-scoring fixtures, Scunthrope have been a reliable choice for goal chasers this year. All but two of their last 11 games finished with BTTS, while each of their last eight games saw at least three goals scored.
Head coach Butler is expected to make at least one change to his selection this week. Joseph Starbuck is set to miss out after he was withdrawn just 23 minutes into the win at Braintree. Ross Barrows is expected to deputise.
Last matches of
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Braintree Town
2 : 3
Scunthorpe United
Enterprise National League
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Truro City
1 : 2
Scunthorpe United
Enterprise National League
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Scunthorpe United
2 : 1
Altrincham
Enterprise National League
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Scunthorpe United
1 : 2
Sutton United
Enterprise National League
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Yeovil Town
0 : 3
Scunthorpe United
Enterprise National League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Louis Jones
Defenders
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44
Ross Barrows
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6
Andrew Boyce
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3
Branden Horton
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33
Tyler Denton
Midfielders
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25
Zain Westbrooke
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11
Joe Rowley
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8
Alfie Beestin
Forwards
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17
Oliver Ewing
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14
Patrick Jones
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30
Leo Farrell
Rochdale team overview
Rochdale return to action on Wednesday after an eventful 3:2 win against Tamworth last weekend. In a topsy turvy encounter, Ian Henderson’s goal secured the points for Jimmy McNulty’s in-form side.
The league leaders have enjoyed a superb run of form this year, winning 13 of their last 17 National League fixtures. The Dale now sit on the brink of automatic promotion, holding a 20-point advantage over fourth-placed Boreham Wood. The hosts require just one point from their remaining seven matches to seal a return to the Football League.
Like the hosts, high-scoring outcomes have been frequent for the visitors. Six of eight previous games finished with at least three goals scored, while eight of their last 11 games also saw BTTS land.
While recent encounters between these sides have been infrequent, goals can usually be expected. Thirteen of 14 previous encounters ended with both teams on the scoresheet.
Head coach McNulty is likely to name the same side that edged past Tamworth. Joe Pritchard remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Last matches of
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Rochdale
3 : 2
Tamworth
Enterprise National League
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Southend United
3 : 2
Rochdale
Enterprise National League
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Eastleigh
1 : 3
Rochdale
Enterprise National League
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Rochdale
1 : 0
Boston United
Enterprise National League
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Rochdale
3 : 2
Brackley Town
Enterprise National League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Whatmuff
Defenders
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2
Kyron Gordon
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6
Ethan Ebanks-Landell
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25
Callum Perry
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7
Tarryn Allarakhia
Midfielders
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4
Ryan East
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16
Casey Pettit
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22
Dan Moss
Forwards
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38
Tyler Smith
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9
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe
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10
Devante Rodney
Prediction
Recent results and past encounters between these sides suggest a strong likelihood of both teams getting on the scoresheet on Wednesday.
BTTS is my preferred pick at Glanford Park.
Three Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Scunthorpe have seen BTTS in 9 of their last 11 matches
- Rochdale have seen BTTS in 8 of their last 11 matches
- Rochdale have seen BTTS in 13 of their last 14 matches against Scunthor
Main prediction -
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
vs standings in Enterprise National League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | 39 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 77 - 31 | +46 | 94 |
| 2 | York City | 39 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 104 - 36 | +68 | 92 |
| 3 | Carlisle United | 39 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 75 - 48 | +27 | 78 |
| 4 | Boreham Wood | 39 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 80 - 52 | +28 | 74 |
| 5 | Scunthorpe United | 39 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 71 - 55 | +16 | 73 |
| 6 | Forest Green Rovers | 39 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 64 - 45 | +19 | 68 |
| 7 | Halifax Town | 39 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 62 - 55 | +7 | 62 |
| 8 | Southend United | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 61 - 36 | +25 | 61 |
| 9 | Hartlepool United | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 44 - 40 | +4 | 57 |
| 10 | Woking | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 56 - 46 | +10 | 52 |
| 11 | Wealdstone | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 52 - 61 | -9 | 48 |
| 12 | Tamworth | 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 52 - 66 | -14 | 48 |
| 13 | Boston United | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 52 - 61 | -9 | 47 |
| 14 | Altrincham | 38 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 45 - 56 | -11 | 46 |
| 15 | Solihull Moors | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 61 - 65 | -4 | 44 |
| 16 | Yeovil Town | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 41 - 55 | -14 | 44 |
| 17 | Sutton United | 39 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 53 - 66 | -13 | 43 |
| 18 | Aldershot Town | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 63 - 73 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 | Eastleigh | 39 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 48 - 68 | -20 | 42 |
| 20 | Brackley Town | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 36 - 63 | -27 | 37 |
| 21 | Gateshead | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 45 - 82 | -37 | 37 |
| 22 | Morecambe | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 57 - 81 | -24 | 34 |
| 23 | Braintree Town | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 31 - 60 | -29 | 34 |
| 24 | Truro City | 39 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 38 - 67 | -29 | 28 |