Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Rochdale
Match Time & Date:
23/11/2021
21:45
Prediction: 0-0
Stevenage
Rochdale welcome Stevenage to their Spotland Stadium in the League Two round 18. The Dale are undefeated in the previous six league fixtures, which is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Stevenage. Josh Andrews should continue to lead the line for the hosts despite failing to find the net in the goalless draw with Walsall at the weekend.
In their last home game in the League Two the Dale played out a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient. The Boro, on the other hand, aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colchester United. The triumph gave them a confidence boost, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry at Spotland Stadium. A close midweek fixture is on the cards, and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw.
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 (Stevenage):
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Stevenage Borough are a professional club that compete in the League Two. The Boro are well known for their red and white home hit, while dark blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Stevenage play their home games at Broadhall Way, the stadium which can hold up to 6,722 spectators and they were founded in 1976.
The Boro have won FA Trophy on two occasions (2006/07, 2008/09), with the team clinching the Herts Senior Cup title in the 2008/09 season thanks to a 2-1 win over Cheshunt. Luton are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.
In 2015 fighting broke out between rival fans near to the end of the clash at the Lamex. It has to be noted that Stevenage Borough were founded in 1976 after the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.
