Rochdale – Barnet

Rochdale host league leaders Barnet in what promises to be a stark test of the hosts’ resilience. Sitting 24th with just four points from six games – a solitary win, a draw and four defeats, and a 5‑10 goal deficit – Rochdale will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone. Barnet, perched at the summit on 12 points after three wins and three draws, remain unbeaten and boast a +5 goal difference, having scored 14 and conceded nine. The contrast in form could make the encounter a decisive moment for both clubs, with Rochdale needing a shock result to spark a revival and Barnet looking to cement their top‑spot.