Rochdale
2/10Wins
1.1Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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EFL TrophyGroup North - 8THE MATCH CENTRERochdale vs Liverpool U21 match centre
Full time
3:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Devante Rodney37′
Ian Henderson77′
Ian Henderson80′
Will Wright42′
B. Trueman90+4′
Joshua Sonni-Lambie90+6′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Experimental — not eligible for recommendations · Calculated 22 Sep 18:36 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
RochdaleLiverpool U21
—Expected goals · API-Football—
7Shots on target9
18Total Shots15
66%Ball Possession34%
5Corner Kicks6
7Fouls5
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves4
617Total passes323
549Passes accurate270
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Rochdale 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Liverpool U21 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 22 Sep, 17:26 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Liverpool U21
4/10Wins
2.3Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Liverpool U21’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Rochdale
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
OldhamHome · League Two2–0WalsallAway · League Two0–0GillinghamHome · League Two1–4ShrewsburyHome · League Two3–0ColchesterAway · League Two0–1Crawley TownHome · League Two1–2Newport CountyAway · League Two0–3BradfordAway · League Cup0–2TranmereAway · League Cup2–2FC Halifax TownHome · Friendlies Clubs2–3
Liverpool U21
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Brighton U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One5–1West Ham United U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One0–1Leeds United U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One2–1Everton U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One1–1Cardiff City U21Home · Friendlies Clubs3–4Crystal Palace U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One2–2Crystal Palace U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One1–5Manchester City U21Away · Premier League 2 Division One0–2Wolves U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One5–0Tottenham Hotspur U21Home · Premier League 2 Division One4–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Rochdale at home with Liverpool U21 away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 07:05 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
EFL Trophy · 2026/27 · all league matches
RochdaleLiverpool U21
0Matches played0
0Points earned0
0Wins0
0.0Goals scored / match0.0
0.0Goals conceded / match0.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Rochdale at home with Liverpool U21 away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Rochdale
2wins2MEETINGS
Liverpool U21
0winsAug 2021 – Sep 2022 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Rochdale
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Ian Watson
- 20
Sam William John WallerG - 13
O. Adebayo-RowlingD - 26
S. SherringD - 5
L. MaguireD - 54
T. BradleyD - 14
E. FrancisM - 40
I. HendersonM - 19
L. HannantM - 10
D. RodneyM - 11
Z. Silcott-DuberryM - 9
E. DieseruvweF
Substitutes (6)
45 · G. Middleton
56 · Reece Leonard
7 · C. Hayes
2 · C. Tasker
12 · J. Spaven
3 · Kaiden Wilson
Liverpool U21
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1R. Page
- 95
H. DaviesG - 81
O. O'ConnorD - 92
W. OmoruyiD - 75
T. NdiayeD - 44
L. ChambersD - 53
J. McConnellM - 94
M. LaffeyM - 62
J. BradshawM - 76
J. DannsM - 85
P. K. CisseM - 79
W. WrightF
Substitutes (7)
89 · A. Ayman
87 · Ryan Cowley
69 · Patrik Csaba Farkas
80 · B. Hall
99 · D. Onanuga
82 · J. Lambie
91 · B. Trueman
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Liverpool U21
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Davies | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| T. Ndiaye | 21 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| L. Chambers | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| B. Trueman | 8 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| J. Lambie | 8 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| D. Onanuga | 27 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| B. Hall | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrik Csaba Farkas | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Cowley | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Ayman | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O. O'Connor | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| W. Omoruyi | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| J. McConnell | 63 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| M. Laffey | 82 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| J. Bradshaw | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 2 |
| J. Danns | 82 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| P. K. Cisse | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| W. Wright | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Rochdale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiden Wilson | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 2 |
| C. Tasker | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Spaven | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Pither | 27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| G. Middleton | 27 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Reece Leonard | 45 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| C. Hayes | 15 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Sam William John Waller | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| O. Adebayo-Rowling | 63 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 1 |
| S. Sherring | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 |
| T. Bradley | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| E. Francis | 90 | 8.6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 2 |
| I. Henderson | 90 | 7.9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 1 |
| L. Hannant | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| D. Rodney | 63 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Z. Silcott-Duberry | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 1 |
| E. Dieseruvwe | 75 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗EFL Trophy table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Rochdale | Draw | Liverpool U21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.40 | 3.40 | 2.40 |
| Bet365 | 2.45 | 3.60 | 2.40 |
| Marathonbet | 2.40 | 3.54 | 2.43 |
| Betfair | 2.45 | 3.50 | 2.30 |
| BetVictor | 2.45 | 3.70 | 2.40 |
Snapshot from 22 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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