Accrington Stanley FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Christopher Ward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Accrington Stanley FC and Rochdale AFC is underway.
- 5' The 30-year-old Jordan Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Janoi Donacien suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' Ryan McLaughlin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 27.
- 32' England international Aaron Wilbraham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' A moment of madness from Ian Henderson on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Done made 140 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ethan Hamilton is hanging Jimmy Keohane on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Accrington Stanley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 63' Accrington Stanley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Smyth is hanging Billy Kee on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' Sam Finley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Brown at the 68 minute mark.
- 71' Oliver Rathbone puts Rochdale AFC on the lead.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 79' Rochdale AFC make a change. Aaron Wilbraham trudges off to be replaced by Joe Bunney on 79 minutes.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Oliver Rathbone has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Williams to step up.
- 0-1 the final result. Accrington Stanley FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 30
- 4
- 28
- 3
- 15
-
8
Scott Brown ↓ Sam Finley 68'
- 11
-
29
Billy Kee ↓ Paul Smyth 63'
- 7
- 26
Bench
-
38
Paul Smyth ↑ 63'
- 1
- 5
- 17
- 2
- 9
-
14
Sam Finley ↑ 68'
Coach
John Coleman
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Joe Bunney 79'
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 14
- 16
- 40
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↓ Ethan Hamilton 46'
Bench
-
39
Joe Bunney ↑ 79'
- 26
- 19
-
8
Jordan Williams ↑ 89'
- 11
- 7
-
27
Ethan Hamilton ↑ 46'
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 4 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Jake Beesley | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Offrande Zanzala | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-04-09
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-04-06
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-04-03
Accrington Stanley FC
0–3
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-03-30
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2019-03-23
Burton Albion FC
5–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-03-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.72
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
76%
Accrington Stanley FC or Rochdale AFC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
2.8%
2 – 2
2.7%
2 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 15% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 25% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.