Rochdale vs Southend United: How to watch on DAZN, date, kick-off time, team news, H2H, odds

There is a reduced schedule of seven fixtures in the National League this Saturday as five fifth-tier teams compete in the FA Cup second round.

With Carlisle United in cup action, league leaders Rochdale will be aiming to stretch their lead at the top of the table. Jim McNulty's side comfortably defeated Eastleigh 2-0 last weekend and have two games in hand on the chasing pack.

As for Southend United, they fell to a late 2-1 loss to Forest Green Rovers despite leading at The New Lawn Stadium. The Shrimpers remain in the play-off places in seventh position, but have Hartlepool United breathing down their neck in solid form and only two points behind.

DAZN News has all the information ahead of Rochdale vs Southend.

Rochdale vs Southend United kick-off date

Rochdale vs Southend United will take place at 3pm GMT on Saturday, 6 December 2025, in the National League.

• Date: Saturday, 6 December
• Kick-off: 3pm GMT

Where is Rochdale vs Southend United being played?

The match will take place at the Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale.

Traditionally known as 'Spotland', Rochdale have played at the stadium since 1907, and it has a capacity of 10,249.

Head-to-head record

• Rochdale wins: 4
• Draws: 4
• Southend United wins: 2

Form guide

• Rochdale: LWWWW
• Southend United: DLWWL

Betting odds

• Rochdale: 1/1
• Draws: 11/5
• Southend United: 11/5

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Top goalscorers

• Rochdale: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (12)
• Southend United: Andrew Dallas (7)

How to watch Rochdale vs Southend United exclusively on DAZN

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