Zak Gilsenan scored once and was the standout player as FC Halifax Town beat Rochdale 3-2 in a friendly, setting up a trip to Curzon Ashton on August 1st. The match was a chaotic pre-season affair that saw two red cards in the space of a minute just after half-time, leaving both sides to negotiate the final forty minutes with ten men each.
Rochdale 2:3 FC Halifax Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 2
- 7
- 26
- 37
Second half0 - 1
- 47A. Allen
- 50
- 50
- 72A. Allen
- 79
Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
Rochdale 2-3 FC Halifax Town (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Zak Gilsenan (5') for FC Halifax Town; Trialist B (7') for FC Halifax Town; Ian Henderson (26') for Rochdale; Luke Hannant (37') for Rochdale; Arian Allen (47') for FC Halifax Town.
Were there any red cards in Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
Yes — sent off: Trialist A (FC Halifax Town, 50'); Luke Hannant (Rochdale, 50').
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Head to Head meetings
Rochdale – FC Halifax Town
Rochdale
FC Halifax Town
- 1
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 3  |
Scored goals | 9 | 11 |
Average per game | 1.29 | 1.57 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 2-3 |
Rochdale
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
FC Halifax Town
- 5Matches
- 14Goals
- 2.8Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
Rochdale – FC Halifax Town
Recent form favours FC Halifax Town to win
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 3.75 | 4.10 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Rochdale
Rochdale is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.8 vs 58.4 for FC Halifax Town. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 71.2 vs 69). CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
Home win — Rochdale1.67
High confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
57.4
CheckSkill
56
54.4
CheckMental
71.2
69
CheckLive total65.8 vs 58.4+7.4Rochdale: 60 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.8
More match signals
Rochdale or draw56%
Both teams to score — Yes51%
Under 2.550%
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
In the CheckLive calculation Rochdale is the favourite: 60 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.8 vs 58.4. Signal strength 60/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Rochdale's main edge?
Rochdale is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 71.2 vs 69 for FC Halifax Town. The overall rating gap is 7.4.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 3.75 | 4.10 |