Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Samuel Ogles
- Referee Ollie Williams
5 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 6.4 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Memorial Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Rochdale AFC have won 208 goals from 141 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 14' Jim McNulty is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Poor challenge from Edward Upson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 27' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Joe Bunney was booked on 38.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 53' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 53.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ollie Clarke.
- 59' A tactical swap from Rochdale AFC — Rekeil Pyke on, Callum Camps off on 59 minutes.
- 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Matt Done has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stephen Dooley on 67 minute.
- 72' Tony Craig has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Jakubiak is hanging Tom Nichols on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Jordan Williams is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 82' Ethan Hamilton has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
- 84' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Williams departs to be replaced by Calvin Andrew.
- 85' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 87' The crowd applauds Alex Rodman as he leaves the pitch. Gavin Reilly steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rochdale AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 8
- 7
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Alex Jakubiak 73'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Gavin Reilly 87'
- 13
- 6
- 19
Bench
- 21
- 28
- 24
- 22
- 30
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 87'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 73'
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 39
- 18
- 1
- 4
-
10
Callum Camps ↓ Rekeil Pyke 59'
- 40
-
8
Jordan Williams ↓ Calvin Andrew 84'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Matt Done 67'
- 13
- 27
Bench
-
30
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 59'
- 5
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 67'
- 25
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 84'
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Newby | 3 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-04-22
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-04-19
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-04-13
Bristol Rovers FC
3–2
Bradford City AFC
W
2019-04-07
Coventry City FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-03-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Luton Town FC
L
2019-03-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.