Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee Lisa Rashid
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bolton Wanderers FC and Rochdale AFC has kicked off!
- 5' Jay Lynch needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 14' Jason Lowe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 14.
- 19' Rochdale AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' The 30-year-old Callum Camps has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 46' Joe Dodoo gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Dennis Politic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' 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.
- 56' What a strike from Thibaud Verlinden! The score is 1-0.
- 60' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Jordan Williams is withdrawn and Aaron Wilbraham gets his opportunity.
- 65' A stunning finish from Callum Camps — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 69' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Sonny Graham is replaced by Luke Murphy.
- 70' Sensational shot from Oliver Rathbone. Rochdale AFC is back in the lead.
- 72' The whistle greets Matt Done as he departs to be replaced by Fabio Tavares.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver Rathbone on 74.
- 79' 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 Adam Chicksen suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Aaron Morley will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 80 minute. Alistair Crawford leaves to be changed by Chris O'Grady.
- 81' Callum Camps was booked on 81.
- 84' Fabio Tavares has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Lindsay Yoan Zouma. He receives a Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
- 20
- 11
- 12
- 2
-
22
Dennis Politic ↓ Joe Dodoo 46'
- 17
- 30
-
35
Sonny Graham ↓ Luke Murphy 69'
- 34
Bench
- 32
- 14
-
8
Luke Murphy ↑ 69'
-
23
Joe Dodoo ↑ 46'
-
10
Chris O'Grady ↑ 80'
- 36
- 43
Coach
Keith Hill
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 6
- 10
- 28
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Fabio Tavares 72'
- 40
- 8
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↓ Luke Matheson 46'
- 12
Bench
- 20
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 60'
- 9
-
41
Luke Matheson ↑ 46'
-
37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 72'
- 31
- 22
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thibaud Verlinden | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Fabio Tavares | 1 |
| Jimmy Ryan | 1 |
| Luke Matheson | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2019-10-19
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-10-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Blackpool FC
D
2019-09-28
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-09-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-09-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2019-09-14
Rotherham United FC
6–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Rochdale AFC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
71%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Rochdale AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.