Rochdale vs York City – Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Match Preview

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Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Rochdale vs York City in the Enterprise National League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Rochdale vs York City in the Enterprise National League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

Match Details

  • Fixture: Rochdale vs York City
  • Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • Kick-off: 12:30 BST
  • Venue: Crown Oil Arena

Our predictions for Rochdale vs York City

Match Prediction: Rochdale 1-2 York City

Rochdale and York City are set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams coming off strong performances. Rochdale’s recent form has been solid, with a couple of wins boosting their confidence. They’ll look to leverage their home advantage and maintain their attacking momentum. However, York City arrives with an impressive winning streak, showcasing a robust defence and clinical finishing.Rochdale and York City are set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams coming off strong performances. Rochdale’s recent form has been solid, with a couple of wins boosting their confidence. They’ll look to leverage their home advantage and maintain their attacking momentum. However, York City arrives with an impressive winning streak, showcasing a robust defence and clinical finishing.

York City’s recent dominance in head-to-head clashes might give them a psychological edge. Rochdale will need to be wary of York’s ability to grind out results, especially with their compact 3-4-2-1 formation. Expect a closely contested match with both sides having their moments.York City’s recent dominance in head-to-head clashes might give them a psychological edge. Rochdale will need to be wary of York’s ability to grind out results, especially with their compact 3-4-2-1 formation. Expect a closely contested match with both sides having their moments.

Form Guide & Team Overview

Rochdale

Rochdale has been on a decent run, securing victories in three of their last five matches. Their recent 2-1 win against Braintree Town away from home will have bolstered their confidence. Despite a setback against Morecambe, they bounced back well, showing resilience and an ability to find the net consistently. This form suggests they are capable of challenging York City, especially with their attacking duo in fine form.Rochdale has been on a decent run, securing victories in three of their last five matches. Their recent 2-1 win against Braintree Town away from home will have bolstered their confidence. Despite a setback against Morecambe, they bounced back well, showing resilience and an ability to find the net consistently. This form suggests they are capable of challenging York City, especially with their attacking duo in fine form.

Recent Enterprise National League Results:

  • Win: 2-1 vs Braintree Town (A)
  • Win: 2-1 vs Wealdstone (H)
  • Draw: 0-0 vs Hartlepool United (A)
  • Loss: 2-4 vs Morecambe (H)
  • Win: 2-1 vs Sutton United (A)

York City

York City is flying high with a perfect record in their last five outings. Their recent 3-0 triumph over Yeovil Town at home highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This string of victories has undoubtedly boosted their morale, making them a formidable opponent. Their ability to keep clean sheets and score crucial goals suggests they are well-prepared to face Rochdale.York City is flying high with a perfect record in their last five outings. Their recent 3-0 triumph over Yeovil Town at home highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This string of victories has undoubtedly boosted their morale, making them a formidable opponent. Their ability to keep clean sheets and score crucial goals suggests they are well-prepared to face Rochdale.

Recent Enterprise National League Results:

  • Win: 3-0 vs Yeovil Town (H)
  • Win: 1-0 vs Tamworth (A)
  • Win: 2-1 vs Altrincham (H)
  • Win: 1-0 vs Boston United (A)
  • Win: 1-0 vs Woking (H)

Head-to-Head Record

York City has had the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters, winning four of the last five meetings. Their most recent 4-1 victory in November 2025 highlights their dominance. Rochdale’s sole win came back in August 2023, suggesting they have struggled against York City in recent times. This pattern might give York City a psychological advantage heading into the match.York City has had the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters, winning four of the last five meetings. Their most recent 4-1 victory in November 2025 highlights their dominance. Rochdale’s sole win came back in August 2023, suggesting they have struggled against York City in recent times. This pattern might give York City a psychological advantage heading into the match.

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Recent Enterprise National League Results

  • York City 4-1 Rochdale (11 Nov 2025)
  • Rochdale 0-4 York City (25 Mar 2025)
  • York City 1-0 Rochdale (20 Aug 2024)
  • Rochdale 0-0 York City (16 Dec 2023)
  • York City 1-3 Rochdale (28 Aug 2023)

Team News & Injury Report

Rochdale

  • Sam Beckwith (Indirect Card Suspension)

York City

  • Mo Fadera (Muscle Strain)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Rochdale (3-5-2)

  • Predicted lineup: Whatmuff (GK), Gordon (DF), Ebanks-Landell (DF), Perry (DF), East (MF), Gilmour (MF), Hannant (MF), Adebayo-Rowling (MF), Barlow (MF), Dieseruvwe (AT), Rodney (AT)Predicted lineup: Whatmuff (GK), Gordon (DF), Ebanks-Landell (DF), Perry (DF), East (MF), Gilmour (MF), Hannant (MF), Adebayo-Rowling (MF), Barlow (MF), Dieseruvwe (AT), Rodney (AT)

Rochdale is likely to stick with their 3-5-2 formation, aiming to control the midfield and provide support to their forwards. With Ryan East and Harvey Gilmour orchestrating play, they’ll look to exploit any gaps in York City’s defence.Rochdale is likely to stick with their 3-5-2 formation, aiming to control the midfield and provide support to their forwards. With Ryan East and Harvey Gilmour orchestrating play, they’ll look to exploit any gaps in York City’s defence.

York City (3-4-2-1)

  • Predicted lineup: Male (GK), Kitching (DF), Fagan-Walcott (DF), Johnson (DF), Hunt (MF), Pearce (MF), Brookes (MF), King (MF), Boateng (MF), Banks (MF), Stones (AT)Predicted lineup: Male (GK), Kitching (DF), Fagan-Walcott (DF), Johnson (DF), Hunt (MF), Pearce (MF), Brookes (MF), King (MF), Boateng (MF), Banks (MF), Stones (AT)

York City will probably deploy their 3-4-2-1 setup, focusing on a solid defensive base while allowing their midfielders to push forward. Alex Hunt will be pivotal in linking defence and attack, ensuring a balanced approach against Rochdale.York City will probably deploy their 3-4-2-1 setup, focusing on a solid defensive base while allowing their midfielders to push forward. Alex Hunt will be pivotal in linking defence and attack, ensuring a balanced approach against Rochdale.

Key Battles & Players to Watch

  • Rodney vs Johnson: Rodney’s pace will test Johnson’s defensive skills throughout the match.Rodney vs Johnson: Rodney’s pace will test Johnson’s defensive skills throughout the match.
  • Adebayo-Rowling vs King: Adebayo-Rowling’s energy in midfield will clash with King’s composure and vision.Adebayo-Rowling vs King: Adebayo-Rowling’s energy in midfield will clash with King’s composure and vision.
  • East (Rochdale): East’s ability to dictate play and break lines will be crucial for Rochdale’s attacking efforts.East (Rochdale): East’s ability to dictate play and break lines will be crucial for Rochdale’s attacking efforts.
  • Hunt (York City): Hunt’s creativity and control in midfield make him a key player for York City’s strategy.Hunt (York City): Hunt’s creativity and control in midfield make him a key player for York City’s strategy.

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