Rochdale travel to Huddersfield Town for an EFL Trophy group stage fixture at the Kirklees Stadium on Tuesday. The Dale enter the cup tie on the back of a 1-0 League Two win over Swindon Town last weekend, a result that moved them up to 11th place on 13 points.
Team form and lineups
Rochdale's recent form is strong, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches across all competitions. Their victory over Swindon was secured by a late Cian Hayes goal, assisted by Aden Flint. Huddersfield, competing in League One, have a mixed recent record with one win, two draws and a loss in their last four outings. The Terriers fielded a 4-4-2 formation in their last match, while Rochdale last used a 4-2-3-1 setup.
EFL Trophy performance so far
The clubs have contrasting records in this season's competition. Huddersfield won their opening group game, scoring three goals. Rochdale drew their first match 3-3 with Liverpool's under-21 side, meaning they are still seeking a first win in this year's tournament. Historically, the teams have met six times in recent years, with Huddersfield winning twice and two matches ending level.
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match via Sky Sports, DAZN or Disney+. After this cup fixture, Rochdale's focus returns to League Two with an away game at Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.
