Southend United vs Rochdale AFC | Vanarama National League, Saturday 20th April, Roots Hall, 12.15pm Kick-Off
Dale's final match of the season sees us travel to Southend United.
Read all of the pre-match build-up ahead of our trip below.
EARLY KICK-OFF
The match will begin at the earlier time of 12.15pm this weekend, along with all other National League games.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets must be purchased from Southend's Ticket Office on matchday. Click HERE for full details.
PRE-MATCH
Jimmy McNulty wants Dale to maintain their competitive edge right up until the final whistle of the season.
Click HERE to read what he said on the game.
THE OPPOSITION
Southend are on a 15 match unbeaten run that stretches back to February.
That form has seen them rise to eighth in the table. Had they not been deducted ten points back in August, they would be sitting in fourth.
Following FC Halifax Town's result on Thursday, the Shrimpers go into the game still in with a chance of making the National League playoffs. A win for them, coupled with defeats for Halifax and Aldershot Town, would see them take seventh spot.
Their top scorer is Harry Cardwell with 18 goals. The striker scored twice against Dale in the reverse fixture between the sides in September, which ended 2-2.
GROUND GUIDE
For a guide to visiting Roots Hall, check out Southend's website.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This will be the 57th meeting between the clubs. There have been 17 wins for Dale, 24 for Southend, and 15 draws.
Our last meeting at Roots Hall saw us run out 3-0 winners, with three superb team goals, back in August 2019. Check out the goals from that game below.
FLASHBACK
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Paul Johnson will be the referee for Saturday’s game.
Robert Evans and Daniel Woolley are the assistant referees, with Luke Scott as the fourth official.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
All supporters are able to watch the match via the National League TV platform. Click HERE for full details.
There will also be live updates via the club’s official Twitter account.
