Blackpool FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Blackpool FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | Walsall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackpool FC launch into their encounter with Rochdale AFC.
- 5' What a strike from Jordan Thompson! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Ryan Delaney doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' Zach Clough has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 29' Curtis Tilt does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' Jay Spearing is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 41' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Callum Guy gets a Yellow card.
- 45' Samuel Hart is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordan Williams on 46 minutes.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Liam Feeney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for David Perkins.
- 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver Rathbone on 63.
- 65' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Zach Clough by Matt Done on 65 minute.
- 69' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Jordan Williams is replaced by Andy Cannon.
- 70' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Feeney departs to be replaced by Michael Nottingham.
- 75' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rochdale AFC's shape.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jay Spearing.
- 77' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Callum Guy by Ryan McLaughlin on 77 minute.
- 82' Calvin Andrew has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 82 minute.
- 86' Goal! Calvin Andrew scores his 6 goal in 140 matches.
- 88' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Nathan Delfouneso is replaced by Mark Cullen.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 20
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Mark Cullen 88'
- 16
- 27
-
25
Callum Guy ↓ Ryan McLaughlin 77'
- 15
Bench
- 5
- 2
- 13
-
9
Mark Cullen ↑ 88'
-
17
Ryan McLaughlin ↑ 77'
- 11
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 70'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Zach Clough ↓ Jordan Williams 65'
- 17
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 21
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Calvin Andrew 82'
- 19
- 40
-
8
Jordan Williams ↓ Andy Cannon 69'
Bench
- 22
- 4
-
27
Andy Cannon ↑ 69'
- 28
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 65'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 82'
-
–
Jordan Williams ↑ 65'
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 2 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.76
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
54%
Blackpool FC or Rochdale AFC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.