Exeter City vs Rochdale: match facts, form and head-to-head – 12 December 2026, League Two

Exeter City host Rochdale in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides near the bottom of the table. The home side sit 19th with five points from six games – a solitary win, two draws and three defeats, and a modest 4‑5 goal difference. Rochdale, languishing at the foot of the league in 24th place, have collected four points, also from one win and one draw but four losses, and sit on a –5 goal difference. With Exeter only a point ahead, the match could prove decisive for their survival hopes, while Rochdale will be desperate to close the gap and climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be looking to turn their modest goal returns into vital points as the season edges toward its critical phase.