Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Rochdale
Match Time & Date:
17/04/2021
07:30 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Accrington
Portsmouth will be aiming to cement their spot in top six when they take on MK Dons at Stadium MK on Matchday 42. The Pompey played out a goalless draw with Hull City on Tuesday, but it has to be noted that John Marquis failed to convert a penalty after 60 minutes. Portsmouth are determined to return to winning ways in the League One, and they should take advantage of MK Dons’ current form.
The hosts collected only one point in total from the previous three league fixtures, and seeing that they have nothing to play for in the remainder of the season, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the promotion-chasing visitors. The Dons experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Lincoln City, which is yet another reason why away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Ryan McLaughlin):
Ryan McLaughlin is a Northern Ireland international who plays for Rochdale in the League One as a right-back. McLaughlin started his youth career at Glenavon back in 2009 and two years later he was spotted by Liverpool scouts, who persuaded him to join the Reds youth academy.
However, instead of playing for Liverpool at senior level, the Northern Ireland defender spent two seasons on loan at Barnsley and Aberdeen before moving to Oldham Athletic. After scoring three goals in 52 league appearances for the club, Ryan McLaughlin joined Rochdale in 2019 for an undisclosed fee.
McLaughlin made his League One debut with the Dale on January 26, 2019 in a 2-1 loss at Barnsley. Speaking of his international career, the pacey right-back made his Northern Ireland debut on May 31, 2014 in a friendly against Uruguay. It has to be noted that the Rochdale defender can be used as both left-back and right midfielder as well.
Highlighted Team (Accrington):
Founded back in 1891 and reformed in 1968, Accrington Stanley are an English football club that compete in the League One. The original team competed in the Football League from 1921 to 1962, spending the last four seasons in Lancashire Combination.
The Accy are well known for their red home kit, whilst they wear sky blue shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. The League One side play their home games at Crown Ground, the stadium which can hold up to 5,450 spectators (3,100 seated). Accrington have been playing at Crown Ground since 1970.
Listed as the all-time favourite player amongst fans, Chris Grimshaw is one of the most famous Accrington Stanley footballers. However, George Stewart is the team’s top scorer, netting 136 goals in total from 1954 to 1958. It has to be noted that the Accy have yet to represent England in European competitions.
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