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Braintree Town vs. Rochdale: How to watch on DAZN, date, kick-off time, team news, H2H, odds
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Only a win will do for Rochdale when they face relegated Braintree Town live on DAZN if they are to be certain of a final-day shootout for the National League title and automatic promotion.
The Dale trail league leaders York City by two points, and the pair will kick off at the same time in the penultimate weekend of the fifth-tier season.
Last weekend, Jimmy McNulty's side left it late again as they came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win against Wealdstone, and they will face York on the final day of the campaign.
Late Luke Hannant strike keeps Rochdale in National League title race
Watch Rochdale vs. Wealdstone highlights
As for Braintree, they have already been relegated to the National League South but will want to give their supporters something to shout about in their remaining games.
The Iron fell to a 3-1 defeat to promotion hopefuls Forest Green Rovers last Saturday and are without a win in their last nine matches.
 DAZN News has all the information ahead of Braintree vs. Rochdale.
Braintree Town vs. Rochdale kick-off, date, venue
Braintree Town vs. Rochdale will take place at 5.30pm BST on Saturday, April 18, in the National League.
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Kick-off:Â 5.30pm BST
- Venue: Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium
Also known as Cressing Road, the 4,222-capacity stadium has been The Iron's home since 1923.
Head-to-head record
- Braintree wins:Â 1
- Draws:Â 0
- Rochdale wins:Â 2
Form guide
- Braintree: DLLDL
- Rochdale: DWLDW
Betting odds
- Braintree:Â 15/2
- Draw:Â 4/1
- Rochdale:Â 4/15
The odds for this fixture are brought to you by DAZN Bet.
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Previous line-ups
- Braintree: Terry, Francis-Clarke, Clarridge, Battrum, Clampin, Dibley-Dias, Cooper, Kamara, Babic, Massiah-Edwards, Walker (vs. Forest Green, April 11)
- Rochdale: Whatmuff, Gordon, Ebanks-Landell, Perry, Adebayo-Rowling, East, Gilmour, Moss, Smith, Barlow, Dieseruvwe (vs. Wealdstone, April 11)
Top goalscorers
- Braintree:Â Lewis Walker (9)
- Rochdale: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (24)
How to watch Braintree Town vs. Rochdale exclusively on DAZN
You can watch this match live with a National League TV DAZN subscription - and sign up now for a discounted price of £49.99! Â
Every game in the National League, and selected matches in National League North and National League South, is available on DAZN, either live and/or on-demand*.
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*3pm Saturday kick-offs are subject to TV blackout restrictions, but available to watch later on Saturday on-demand
