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 13 games · 12 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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rochdale AFC gets underway.
- 5' Blackpool FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jordan Thompson on 5.
- 9' Magnificent from Ryan Delaney! That is 5 goals in 141 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' 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 Andy Cannon suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' A stunning finish from Curtis Tilt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Callum Guy, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' Callum Guy picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' Samuel Hart catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordan Williams on 46 minutes.
- 51' Rochdale AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' David Perkins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' A moment of madness from Oliver Rathbone on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Matt Done. He replaces Zach Clough on 65 minute.
- 69' Andy Cannon is replacing Jordan Williams for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 70' Michael Nottingham is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Feeney at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 76' Jay Spearing catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Ryan McLaughlin. He replaces Callum Guy on 77 minute.
- 82' Fresh legs for Rochdale AFC! Calvin Andrew comes on to replace Oliver Rathbone.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Calvin Andrew gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- 88' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 88 minute. Nathan Delfouneso leaves to be changed by Mark Cullen.
- 90' Jordan Williams catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 2-2 Rochdale AFC. Honours even.
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 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 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.